Hazen High School In Renton Closed Monday

RENTON, WA — Hazen High School in Renton is closed Monday because a parent and their student are waiting for results after being tested for COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus linked to China, the Renton School District said.

The district said they learned from the parent on Sunday that they were experiencing flu-like symptoms along with the student. Both are self-quarantined at home while they wait for the test results.

Officials said the parent works in the health care industry and became sick last Sunday while the student became sick on Wednesday and did not attend school on Thursday or Friday.

"Once learning about this situation, we immediately contacted Public Health Seattle & King County," the district said in a statement.

"Out of an abundance of caution, we will close Hazen High School on Monday, March 2nd. We have mobilized our custodial staff to begin thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting Hazen. Additionally, we will contact the families of those students and staff that the student may have come into contact with last week."

Read the full message from the Renton School District.

Public Health Guidance On Virus Prevention:

• Do not go to an emergency room unless absolutely essential. Those with symptoms including a cough, fever, or other respiratory issues are advised to contact their regular doctor first.
• If you're sick, stay home.
• Commit to excellent personal hygiene, including regular handwashing, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Monitor the latest information on COVID-19 in Washington and across the United States:

• Public Health Seattle-King County
• Snohomish County Health District
• Washington State Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention