Parent Who Attended Quincy High School Graduation Tests Positive For Coronavirus
QUINCY (CBS) – A parent who attended the Quincy High School graduation on Saturday has since tested positive for coronavirus, the school told parents in a letter a day after the ceremony.
Interim Superintendent of Schools Kevin Mulvey said he was notified of the positive test Sunday morning.
Mulvey said everyone in attendance was required to wear a face covering, seating was six feet apart and there was a staggered entrance to the stadium.
"Because of these precautions, there is a low risk of transmission to the majority of those attending the ceremony yesterday," Mulvey wrote.
The City of Quincy's Health Department has already completed contact tracing, and anyone who was potentially impacted has been notified.
Anyone who assisted with a medical emergency at the stadium is asked to contact the Quincy Health Department.
At least one Quincy resident disapproved of the graduation taking place to begin with.
"Nobody intends to go anywhere so they can transmit a virus but at the same time, I don't think any of this is wise right now," said John Doherty. "The children have basically achieved something wonderful but it's not worth the risk of putting people in a place where they can all get sick."
