Multiple student COVID-19 cases in Princeton possibly linked to indoor track meet in Toms River Princeton, NJ local news % – Planet Princeton

Multiple student-athletes from Princeton High School tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a track meet at the Toms River Bubble on Dec. 20.

The meet at the Toms River Bubble, an indoor athletic complex, was attended by the high schools sprint and throw group.

This meet involved far more teams and athletes than advertised, and unfortunately we received reports today of multiple positive COVID-19 cases from athletes on our team who attended that meet, head high school track and field coach Ben Samara wrote to track parents in an email on Christmas Eve.

While it is, of course, not a certainty that the positive cases resulted from this meet, we are taking this news very seriously. As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, the sprint group will be shutting down over winter break, Samara wrote.

The sprint group will begin normal practice again when school is back in session on Jan. 3. In the email, Samara encouraged students who attended the meet to get tested for COVID over the break. The distance runners group did not attend the meet and will continue normal activities over break, but with masks in place as a precaution. Distance runners are still slated to compete in the CVD Relays on Jan. 2.

Moving forward, we will be reaching out to meet directors to confirm the number of teams, athletes, and spectators anticipated at each meet, Samara wrote, adding that school officials will determine whether or not the track team participates on a case-by-case basis.

We will also disclose this information to athletes and families so you can make an informed decision about whether or not you want your child to attend each meet, Samara wrote. It is our promise to do everything in our power to not put our athletes and your children in a compromising position.

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