The Georgia Department of Public Health office in LaGrange reported the capture of two foxes that tested positive for rabies after biting two residents in incidents occurring May 20 and
Rabies can affect both domestic and wild mammals. It is spread to people and among mammal species through direct bites or scratches from the infected animal.
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
In-person learning provides important benefits to children and communities. Understanding SARS-CoV-2 transmission in schools is critical to improving the safety of in-person learning.
What is added by this report?
An investigation of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a Georgia school district during December 1, 2020–January 22, 2021, identified nine clusters of COVID-19 cases involving 13 educators and 32 students at six elementary schools. Two clusters involved probable educator-to-educator transmission that was followed by educator-to-student transmission in classrooms and resulted in approximately one half (15 of 31) of school-associated cases.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Educators might play a central role in in-school transmission networks. Preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections through multifaceted school mitigation measures and COVID-19 vaccination of educators is a critical component of preventing in-school
Henry County Animal Care and Control Department issued a rabies warning Tuesday after an aggressive-acting raccoon came into contact with a resident on Joyner Drive.