Ashland Schools Reporting 20 New COVID Cases on Thursday

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ASHLAND – Ashland Public School District reported 20 new, positive COVID-19 over the last 24 hours.

Yesterday, the district reported 24 cases.

Superintendent Jim Adams said today’s numbers include two cases at Ashland High that were reported to the district, after the email went out on Wednesday.

Here is a breakdown per school:

* Pittaway School 1 case

• Warren School 6
• Mindess School 3
• Ashland Middle School 6
• Ashland High School 4  cases (2 from Wednesday)

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Children who become symptomatic in school will be tested by a school nurse.

Symptoms may include a new onset cough, scratchy throat, sneezing, runny nose or congestion, muscle aches, tiredness, fever, or a loss of taste or smell.

If your child is tested, please inform their school nurse about their test results before sending them back to school.

Positive students are reminded they have the responsibility to notify anyone they believe would be a close contact.

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