The school system’s data dashboard showed that 85 members of the CCPS community tested positive for the novel coronavirus between this week and last, 24 staff members and 61 students. That number was 112 last week and 113 the week before.
The health department announced 35 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. There have been 87 total cases this week, down from 104 at the same point last week.
Thirty-eight new cases were reported Friday. More than three weeks past the holidays that produced a surge in cases, it appears the number of positive tests will drop for a second straight week.
Eleven residents and one staff member at Country Companions Assisted Living in Taneytown have tested positive for COVID-19 as congregate living facilities in Carroll County saw 19 new cases after having seen only four this week prior to Thursday.