3 students at Stoddert Elementary in DC asked to self-quarantine amid coronavirus concerns

Local schools closely monitor developments in coronavirus outbreak

Schools across the region are closely monitoring developments in the coronavirus outbreak. Some schools have decided to close in order to curb potential exposure. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.

WASHINGTON - Three students attending Stoddert Elementary in D.C. have been asked to self quarantine in the wake of coronavirus concerns linked to Christ Church in Georgetown.

Officials say school will remain open.

They have not indicated whether the children have been diagnosed as having the coronavirus.

Over the weekend, FOX 5 learned that the rector, Rev. Tim Cole, had been diagnosed with coronavirus.

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On Monday, city officials announced that an organist at the historic Episcopal church had also been diagnosed.