The superintendent of schools in Newmarket decided late Sunday that schools would be closed Monday.>> Download the FREE WMUR appSusan Givens explained in a message to parents that a member of the staff who is not a teacher was advised to self-quarantine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.>> COVID-19 in New Hampshire: What you need to knowGivens said the staffer had traveled on a bus with a "person who was just diagnosed with the coronavirus" and emphasized that this employee has not been diagnosed with the virus and this is a precautionary measure. >> 2 new coronavirus cases bring total in NH to 4; 150 people being monitoredGivens said, "I have decided it best to cancel school tomorrow so we can have sufficient time to determine the best course of action."Givens said more information would be provided on Monday.

The superintendent of schools in Newmarket decided late Sunday that schools would be closed Monday.

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Susan Givens explained in a message to parents that a member of the staff who is not a teacher was advised to self-quarantine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



>> COVID-19 in New Hampshire: What you need to know

Givens said the staffer had traveled on a bus with a "person who was just diagnosed with the coronavirus" and emphasized that this employee has not been diagnosed with the virus and this is a precautionary measure.

>> 2 new coronavirus cases bring total in NH to 4; 150 people being monitored

Givens said, "I have decided it best to cancel school tomorrow so we can have sufficient time to determine the best course of action."

Givens said more information would be provided on Monday.