State health, school officials to discuss coronavirus response plans

The Department of Public Health is expected to hold a conference call Tuesday with schools across Massachusetts to detail plans to respond to the coronavirus threat.

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The call comes as more schools put students and staff under quarantine.

Wheaton College told all students who studied abroad in affected countries to stay home for 14 days. Newton North High School told 22 students and adults to stay home indefinitely after going to Italy.

While cautioning that the threat level in Massachusetts remains low, Massachusetts Public Health officials said they still need more guidance from the CDC on quarantine procedures.

Gov. Charlie Baker said the advice remains the same -- wash your hands, stay home if you're sick and stay informed.

As of Tuesday morning, 231 people in Massachusetts remain in self-quarantine.

Massachusetts has one confirmed case -- a UMass Boston student who had returned from China and recovered.

A presumptive positive case of coronavirus was announced Monday.

The state health agency said a woman in her 20s, who lives in Norfolk County, recently traveled to Italy with a school group and was symptomatic. The woman is recovering at home.

The state has launched a website with updates on COVID-19.

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