Local school districts continue enforcing COVID-19 safety protocol as spring break nears
Local school districts continue enforcing COVID-19 safety protocol as spring break nears By Brennan Reh | March 2, 2021 at 11:46 PM EST - Updated March 3 at 12:13 AM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One year after the spread of the coronavirus was declared a pandemic in the U.S., numbers are starting to look better.
COVID-19 infections are down across the country following the post-holiday surge and vaccinations are being administered.
However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still recommending that people not travel as spring break approaches. The CDC advises delaying travel with concerns over a more contagious COVID-19 variant that’s widespread in several states including Florida, a popular vacation spot for people in the Chattahoochee Valley.
Harris County School District reports 46 active COVID-19 cases
Harris County School District reports 46 active COVID-19 cases By Olivia Gunn | February 3, 2021 at 9:28 PM EST - Updated February 3 at 11:02 PM
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - Several parents of students within the Harris County School District have expressed concerns about COVID-19 in the district.
According to the weekly COVID-19 report thatâs published every Tuesday, there are currently 46 active cases within the district, including faculty and students.
On Jan. 26, there were 38 cases. Assistant Superintendent Sheila Baker acknowledged a slight increase in cases due to a variety of issues.
âThe numbers vary, of course, depending on holidays, school breaks, and of course, the season because it is the winter season and typically you would be fighting the flu. Now, because COVID is so prevalent, I think that is also why cases are on the inclineâ said Baker.