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[quote=Anonymous]Outbreaks happen, even in the sticks.

GCPS Announces Classroom Outbreak of COVID-19
Last Updated on Oct 22, 2020 at 3:22pm

Two individuals in the same classroom at a northern elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19. Both individuals are isolating at home. Because this meets the definition of an “outbreak,” individuals deemed close contacts will also be asked to quarantine. The CDC now defines close contact as someone less than six feet from a COVID positive individual for more than 15 cumulative minutes in 24 hours with or without a mask. Garrett County Public Schools are working in conjunction with the Garrett County Health Department to investigate the situation. Garrett County Public Schools will follow its comprehensive internal plan for an outbreak, including consistent sanitizing, informing families whose students were at risk of exposure or in close contact, and supporting the affected family. Through collaboration with the Garrett County Health Department and contact tracing, it has been determined that out of an abundance of caution that the individuals in the classroom will all be required to quarantine.[/quote]

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