COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Collierville Schools is suspending the next two varsity football games after two confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The district says the cases are “specific to the high school varsity football team.” Because of the cases, the district has suspended the games against Milan and Munford.
In a letter to parents, school leaders say those who were in close contact with the cases have been notified and told to quarantine for 14 days “from their last contact with the individuals.” They will not be allowed to return to school until that period is done.
The following statement was sent to Local 24 News: "Administration has received notification of (2) confirmed cases of COVID-19; both cases are specific to our high school varsity football team. Our top priorities are safety, communication, and innovation for this school year. That being said, we have suspended the next two varsity football games against Milan on 8/28 and Munford on 9/4. COVID-19 communication has been shared directly with students and families."
Briarcrest, which played Collierville this past Friday, released this statement: "Many of you may have heard that two Collierville football players tested positive for Covid-19. Only one of the players played in the game on Friday night. After Collierville High School reported this to the Shelby County Health Department to disclose the facts and circumstances, they were told that there was no need to notify Briarcrest for contact tracing."
