By Beacon Staff
A New London teenager has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The New London Community School District confirmed the positive case earlier today (July 2) on its Facebook page.
That student, a non-athlete, came into contact with one New London softball player. That player has recently been tested for COVID-19, and the future of the school’s softball season will be determined by those results.
The students, as well as their families, are self-quarantining for 14 days, or until the test comes back negative. If it is positive, the Henry County Health Department will work with the school district to determine the future of the softball season.
As a precaution, the upcoming softball game against West Burlington has been postponed until July 9. The school’s baseball season will remain unaffected.