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seven staff members, eight students tested positive
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department on Oct. 15 announced 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts. The following new cases have been reported:
One case in McKinley County. The infected individual is a staff member who was last on school property Oct. 2.
Two cases in Bernalillo County. Both of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 1 and Oct. 13.
· Four cases in Chaves County. The infected individuals are all students who were last on school property Oct...