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Positive cases of COVID-19 among students in Las Cruces Public Schools have been reported to the district following the first week of in-person learning. Starting Monday, the data will be available to the public on the district’s website.
Since students and staff returned to the classroom, seven in-person students and one staff member tested positive for the virus. Following health protocols set forth by the New Mexico Department of Health and the Public Education Department, those classes affected by the positive cases have switched to remote learning while students quarantine. In all, approximately 300 students district-wide are isolating this week. The schools affected include Alameda Elementary, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Columbia Elementary, Sonoma Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Valley View Elementary, Mayfield High School and Oñate High School.