TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools announced on Thursday that a person involved in the meal distribution program at Castle Drive and Holly Lane (21212) and on Solar Circle (21234) has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Meal distribution from the two sites will continue uninterrupted.
Everyone who had close contact with this individual has been identified, notified, and will remain away from BCPS facilities until they are cleared to return by the Baltimore County Department of Health. Officials say the facilities involved have been cleaned in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols.
BCPS is working with the Baltimore County Department of Health to ensure that recommendations and guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health are in place.
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the school system distributed a letter to the community about the situation, urging students and community members to be diligent in monitoring their health and taking steps to prevent COVID-19 transmission, such as social distancing and wearing face coverings.
Below is the letter that was shared on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with those receiving BCPS meals at Castle Drive and Holly Lane and on Solar Circle.
Click to access CastleDriveLetter.pdf
