STANLY COUNTY, NC — Officials confirm that a South Stanly High School student has died after contracting bacterial meningitis.
A spokesperson for Stanly County Schools says the district can not disclose any other information regarding the student because they are a minor. They can however confirm the student passed away.
The school district says they are working with the local Health Department and sending home information regarding the disease. The Health Department says there a no preventive measures necessary at this time by the school district, according to a release.
The following message was sent to parents following the announcement:
Parents, this message is to inform you that there has been a confirmed case of bacterial meningitis at South Stanly High School. We have been in touch with our local Health Department who indicated that, at this time, there are no preventative measures the school needs to take. However, as a precaution, we will be sending home information on bacterial meningitis with your student. If you believe your student exhibits any symptoms related to bacterial meningitis please consult with your health care provider immediately. While we strongly believe this was a single occurrence of the disease, we wanted to ensure all parents were made aware of the situation so they could respond to any health issues in a timely manner. If you have any questions, you may contact our school nurse by calling the school.
