Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure

NAPLES, Fla. —

Naples Classical Academy announced it has canceled or rescheduled all public-facing on-campus events and activities after a person with measles was on campus.

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According to Christopher Wester, head of the school, the Florida Department of Health verified that a person with a confirmed case of measles was on campus on Feb. 10.

Wester said the visitor was an adult who spent a limited amount of time on campus.

Staff and parents were notified that the case had been reported to the school and were provided with all applicable information provided by the FLDOH, Wester said.

The school followed FLDOH guidelines for reporting and communicating with all stakeholders regarding the possible exposure and canceled or rescheduled all public events for the recommended time frame, according to Wester.

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