Westminster, Mo. (WJZ) – The first official COVID-19 outbreak in Carroll County public schools has been confirmed in the special education program of Robert Moton Elementary School in Westminster, officials said Friday.
The Maryland Department of Health defines an outbreak as two connected positive cases, meaning that one person can spread the virus to another person at school.
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Currently, one is a case staff member and the other is a student; Both are in the LFI Special Education Program.
The LIF program closed October 26 after a staff member experienced COVID-like symptoms on September 26 and multiple students and staff members were identified as close contacts, officials said.
The second individual test was positive on November 5 and the school and health department staff worked together to determine the appropriate measures.
All known close contacts in both cases are in quarantine and some have been investigated. Because this outbreak is currently limited to the LFI program, the rest of the school may remain open.
“The school administration and staff at Robert Matton are extremely supportive throughout this process,” said Ed Singer, Carroll County Health Officer. “We expect some cases in schools because of COVID-19 in the community. With all relocation measures, we hope to limit the number of affected people spreading to schools. We will continue to follow these cases and others in the system to identify any connected cases and areas of concern. ”
Officials said the health department reviewed the procedure at Robert Motton and determined they were following COVID-19 guidelines as much as possible in the classroom.
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