2 Rocky Point students diagnosed with MRSA
Officials say two Rocky Point High School athletes have been diagnosed with MRSA. The district announced the news to parents on Monday. The district superintendent says the cases appear to be isolated
•
Dec 30, 2014, 4:17 AM
•
Updated 3,649 days ago
Share:
Officials say two Rocky Point High School athletes have been diagnosed with MRSA.
The district announced the news to parents on Monday.
The district superintendent says the cases appear to be isolated to players on one sports team who regularly practice together.
The district says the school will undergo supplemental and extensive disinfecting measures in addition to its normal cleaning.
MRSA is a bacterial infection that cannot be treated with antibiotics.
More from News 12
1:55
Exclusive: Video shows Mastic Beach woman race across ice to save man who fell into frigid water
2:13
Rounds of rain to end 2024; temps set to jump
1:34
Police: Woman dies in Christmas Eve stabbing in Massapequa
0:24
Police: Woman injured in New Hyde Park hit-and-run crash
1:20
4-year-old found alone in Wantagh on Christmas night, reunited with family
1:25
