Northern California school districts said they have been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, urging their sites to prepare for possible novel coronavirus outbreaks. The CDC on Wednesday confirmed a case in Northern California that is possibly the first instance in the U.S. of community spread of COVID-19. The Solano County patient “had no known exposure to the virus through travel or close contact with a known infected individual,” according to the California Department of Public Health.Travis Unified School District and Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said they were contacted by the CDC. “While this may be alarming to some parents, the risk to Solano County residents and the general public is still low at this time. We can assure you that our staff is doing everything in their power to keep school sites disinfected and clean for all students and staff,” Travis Unified School District said in a statement posted on its website. Additionally, the Elk Grove Unified School District said it received an advisory from state health officials Wednesday about the virus.Elk Grove school officials said there are no confirmed cases in their district and there is currently no expected disruption for students. Officials said they have plans in place for preventative measures. The districts are encouraging all students and teachers to frequently wash their hands, cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing and to stay home if they are sick.

Northern California school districts said they have been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, urging their sites to prepare for possible novel coronavirus outbreaks.

The CDC on Wednesday confirmed a case in Northern California that is possibly the first instance in the U.S. of community spread of COVID-19.


The Solano County patient “had no known exposure to the virus through travel or close contact with a known infected individual,” according to the California Department of Public Health.

Travis Unified School District and Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said they were contacted by the CDC.

“While this may be alarming to some parents, the risk to Solano County residents and the general public is still low at this time. We can assure you that our staff is doing everything in their power to keep school sites disinfected and clean for all students and staff,” Travis Unified School District said in a statement posted on its website.

Additionally, the Elk Grove Unified School District said it received an advisory from state health officials Wednesday about the virus.

Elk Grove school officials said there are no confirmed cases in their district and there is currently no expected disruption for students. Officials said they have plans in place for preventative measures.

The districts are encouraging all students and teachers to frequently wash their hands, cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing and to stay home if they are sick.