Habersham school COVID cases remain relatively stable

The COVID-19 numbers in Habersham’s schools have remained relatively stable this week, with the school system’s total number of COVID-19 cases increasing by two.

Last week, the system reported 36 student cases, 12 staff cases and no “non-school staff” cases. This week, the student case numbers have remained the same and staff cases have increased by one staff member. The non-school staff cases have increased to one.

While most schools saw a decrease in student COVID-19 cases, Habersham Central’s confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped from 5 student cases to 14 student cases this week.

Hazel Grove Elementary School, Wilbanks Middle School and the Habersham Success Academy currently do not have any reported COVID-19 cases.

 

System Data Week Ending 9/17/21
Active Student COVID-19 Cases 36
Active School Staff COVID-19 Cases 13
Active Non-School Staff COVID-19 Cases 1
Elementary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
Baldwin 1 4
Clarkesville 1 1
Cornelia 1 2
Demorest 2 2
Fairview 5 1
Hazel Grove 0 0
Level Grove 3 0
Woodville 1 0
Secondary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
North Habersham 2 2
South Habersham 3 0
Wilbanks 0 0
Ninth Grade Academy 3 0
Success Academy 0 0
Habersham Central 14 1

 

According to Habersham County Schools Director of Nursing and Health Services, Crystal Holcomb, there are 53 students in quarantine for COVID-19 exposure.

Those who would like to obtain weekly COVID-19 updates must contact Director of Nursing and Health Services Crystal Holcomb at [email protected] or speak with their child’s school principal.

This article has been updated.