Students file into Sabin Elementary School in Portland for in-person instruction on April 5, 2021.
As school case numbers continue to rise, state officials say transmission at school isn’t to blame. But with data lags and holes in testing, are we sure?
A little over a week ago, the Oregon Health Authority reported 245 schools with at least one recent COVID-19 case. This past week, the number rose to 329.
With about a month left in the school year, Oregon continues to deal with a COVID-19 surge, and school cases are a part of that.
Health officials say that increased community cases may lead to increased COVID-19 cases reported in schools, though they contend that does not necessarily mean transmission in schools.