During the holiday season, more people are expected to travel for close gatherings with family and friends.
Health officials have noted this may increase the spread of COVID-19, which has been on the rise since November.
The Centers for Disease Control recently advised against travel during the holiday season, saying in a news briefing that the best way to protect yourself and others is to postpone travel and stay home.
Although Wilmington-area pre-K and elementary schools will resume in-person instruction for the spring semester, no school systems in the three-county region have advised parents against holiday travel.
“As the holiday season approaches, we understand that more travel opportunities for families will arise, which means more opportunities for exposure,” said Alex Riley, spokesman for Pender County Schools. “Pender County Schools will continue to utilize the expertise of our school nurses and work with the Pender County Health Department to monitor positive
COVID spread in New Hanover less than in other North Carolina counties starnewsonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from starnewsonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.