20 Wilton High School students were directly exposed to the COVID-19 Virus at several parties and gatherings over the weekend of January 15th. 

The Wilton Health Department received an alert Tuesday night that there was a confirmed cases and staff began contact tracing.  The town's Health Director says some contact tracers are facing resistance from various persons affiliated with these gatherings, slowing efforts to identify all persons involved. 

Given the size of these groups, and the ongoing tracing, Wilton High School building is being closed for all activities for 14 days.  The building will reopen on February 3rd. 

People identified as close contacts have been ordered to quarantine.  Parents are also advised to quarantine for 14 days from the date of the gathering.