CLAYTON, Del.- Providence Creek Academy closed Friday for deep cleaning of the school in connection with a possible case of COVID-19.

According to Head of School, Denise Stouffer, the school was notified that, "someone connected to a student at PCA is experiencing symptoms consistent with those associated with COVID-19," early Friday morning.

Stouffer tells WBOC the person has been in contact with the medical community, has been in the process of testing, and has self-quarantined. There has not been a confirmed diagnosis as of Friday morning.

The person possibly infected with COVID-19 was not in the school buildings or on the rounds, according to Stouffer. The school closed it's doors to err on the side of caution and undergo deep cleaning. They plan to utilize the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention. Stouffer said, "The health and safety of our children and faculty is our first priority."

The school is in communication with the Delaware Division of Public Health. Providence Creek Academy plans to send more information as it becomes available.