School district reports 14 new cases

Jan 14, 2021

The Old Rochester Regional School District reported 14 new covid cases between Jan. 12 and 13, bringing the district case total to 132 since its reopening in September. 

The cases were found in Old Rochester Regional High School, Rochester Memorial School, Sippican School and Center School. 

All schools will continue operating as normal following the cases. 

The individuals who tested positive were last in school on Dec. 18 and 23, and Jan. 5, 8 and 9. 

Cases in the district have nearly doubled since the Christmas an New Years holidays. The total case count on Dec. 23, the last day of school before the holiday break, was 67.