Lebanon schools suspend HS, junior high football due to coronavirus

LEBANON — Lebanon City Schools has suspended its football program for grades 7 through 12 after two people tested positive for coronavirus, the district said in a statement.

A player and coach tested positive for the virus and the district was notified of the cases this weekend.

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“After contact tracing was completed today, the district has suspended its 7-12 football program until further notice. Some players and several coaches were exposed to the virus,” the school said.

All of those impacted by the positive cases have been contacted.

The program is suspended until further notice, however the team is expected to resume practice prior to its first game scheduled for Aug. 24.

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