6 positive COVID-19 cases found after winter sports testing at Orange County Schools Tests were administered at 20 high schools No description found
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Six positive coronavirus cases were found at Orange County Public Schools after 1,422 tests for athletes, coaches, and trainers for winter sports, according to the district.
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The number of student-athletes who tested positive in the testing was not given in a release from the district.
Tests were administered to teams at 20 high schools, according to the district.
School officials said the district is testing high-contact sports.
This list includes:
Competitive cheerleading
Basketball
Wrestling
Soccer
“Everyone’s health and safety is our top priority,” Orange County Public Schools posted on social media.
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