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Fletcher High School in Duval County, which in November ranked behind only Fort Walton Beach in COVID-19 cases, saw its virus burden rise by 20 to 77, which put it seventh in the overall state rankings.
Okaloosa County Health Department head Dr. Karen Chapman has said at least some of the blame for the large coronavirus caseloads at each of Okaloosa County s high schools can be attributed to the age of the facilities. Older buildings have smaller classrooms and older ventilation systems which can to contribute to the spread of disease, she said. We re at something of a disadvantage, she said. Containing the spread is difficult in many ways in schools.