Andover Reports Coronavirus Case At Juneteenth Event

ANDOVER, MA — An attendee of Andover's Juneteenth event tested positive for the coronavirus, the town said Saturday.

The attendee did not have symptoms and was wearing a face covering, but the town Health Division is recommending that attendees get tested for the virus.

The event, part a celebration and part a protest, took place at Doherty Field behind the town offices, on June 19. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Tex. with federal orders proclaiming the abolition of slavery.

Residents can find testing sites on the state directory or by calling their doctors.

"If you have developed a cough or fever recently, and attended the event, you should isolate yourself and call your physician," the town recommended.

As of Friday, the town had seven confirmed active cases of the virus, of 309 total cases. Fifty residents have died.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.