The Council Rock South High School football team was
given the all clear to play Monday night after a school wide health scare. School officials tell Fox 29 that 7 players
had confirmed cases of impetigo, a highly contagious skin rash.
The entire school
was cleaned and sanitized over the weekend including the cafeteria, locker
rooms and football equipment. The team
was given the all clear Monday to play their game against Pennsbury High School
that was canceled on Friday.
"They took care of it, they cleaned everything up
closed the weight room and wrestling room for a day and cleaned that up"
said senior Matt Norce.
Nearly 20 players who had skin rashes were tested for the
infection after several players came down with symptoms last week.
Some parents say the incidents have been a teaching
moment.
"It's a lesson in hygiene. You have showers, I'm sure
the kids were showering. Equipment it's dirty and sweaty and has to be
sanitized" said Rich Brunetti whose son escaped any infection.
For some students football was a rare Monday night treat.
However, there were some consequences.
"It's a little weird. Teachers didn't take it easy
on us. We still have all of our homework" said Norce.
School officials tell us there is one player who has not
been cleared to play. However no new cases were reported since last week.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:26:18 GMT
Philadelphia Police are looking for a man that sexually assaulted a teenage girl in Germantown.Police say the incident happened just before 11P.M. on May 19th on the 6000 block of Wister Street.The suspect
Philadelphia Police are looking for a man that sexually assaulted a teenage girl in Germantown.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:01:49 GMT
Kasey's bark may be worse than her bite. But Hamilton Township Police say the crook who tried to rob Draper Ellis late Thursday afternoon at his "May's Landing Auto Parts Store" didn't stick around
A South New Jersey business owner comes face to face with a suspected robber threatening him with a knife. Thanks to his 7-year-old family pet, the crook ran off.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:08:04 GMT
Busy planning your cook-out or trip down the shore this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget about the men and women for whom the holiday is observed.
Busy planning your cook-out or trip down the shore this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget about the men and women for whom the holiday is observed. FOX 29's Bruce Gordon spent a day with folks preparing a veterans' cemetery for its day in the spotlight.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:48:26 GMT
Surveillance video you'll see only on FOX shows chaos just after a police officer opened fire on a man who witnesses say had his hands up to surrender. Police deny that claim.
Surveillance video you'll see only on FOX shows chaos just after a police officer opened fire on a man who witnesses say had his hands up to surrender. Police deny that claim.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:30:28 GMT
Ocean City is a fabulous family-friendly, shore town that is ready for a fabulous Summer season. From the relaxing beaches to the famous boardwalk, Ocean City is safe, clean and has some of the best food
Ocean City is a fabulous family-friendly, shore town that is ready for a spectacular Summer season.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:40:06 GMT
Not the prettiest Friday, but we're ready for a great weekend. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. After an early high in the upper sixties, temperatures fall & winds pick up out of the chillier northwest. Right now the Memorial Day Weekend looks sunny and cool with highs in the low to mid 60s on Saturday, in the 70s Sunday & Monday. Cooler temps at the shore.
