LAS VEGAS, NV (KXNT) - The Clark County School District on Thursday said it was putting a freeze on all future student trips heading either out of state or out of the country, as the first two "presumptive positive" cases of coronavirus were reported in Nevada.
In a statement, the district said "Safety is our number one priority. Due to the recent developments on the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the Clark County School District is cancelling all out-of-state and international student travel effective immediately and until further notice. District leadership will work with individual schools to determine potential options for rescheduling."
In a letter sent out to parents, the district stated, "We are aware that there has been a single presumptive positive coronavirus case identified in Clark County. According to the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), the individual is a male in his 50’s who is hospitalized and in airborne isolation. At this moment, there are no confirmed cases within CCSD. Any individuals who may have been in contact with the identified presumptive case are under monitoring by health authorities. While the first presumptive case of novel coronavirus is concerning, it is important to remember that most Nevada residents are at low risk of contracting COVID-19 at this time. The school district is in continued contact with SNHD. When we receive up to date information, we will be sharing that information with parents and staff via ccsd.net. Additionally, we will periodically send out messaging via Parentlink as needed. Stopping transmission (spread) of the virus through everyday health practices, such as washing hands constantly, is the best way to keep people healthy. As stated in past communication, CCSD’s emergency operations includes a response plan in the event schools are impacted"
In addition to the man in Clark County, a man in his 50s in Washoe County also tested as a "presumptive positive" for coronavirus.
Both tests were sent to the Centers For Disease Control in Atlanta for confirmation.