Habersham schools COVID-19 cases increase with school staff

While COVID-19 case numbers for students have remained relatively stable, Habersham County Schools are seeing a spike in staff member COVID-19 cases.

Last week, there were a total of 4 school staff cases. This week, that number has climbed to 13, with 7 active staff COVID-19 cases at Cornelia Elementary School. Student cases have seen a slight decrease from last week, from 27 cases to 24, and non-school staff cases have stayed the same.

System data for week ending 10/1/21

Active Student COVID-19 Cases 24
Active School Staff COVID-19 Cases 13
Active Non-School Staff COVID-19 Cases 4
Elementary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
Baldwin 0 0
Clarkesville 0 0
Cornelia 1 7
Demorest 1 1
Fairview 0 2
Hazel Grove 1 0
Level Grove 4 1
Woodville 2 1
Secondary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
North Habersham 2 0
South Habersham 2 0
Wilbanks 1 0
Ninth Grade Academy 3 0
Success Academy 1 0
Habersham Central 6 1

Data provided by Director of Nursing and Health Services Crystal Holcomb

Habersham Central is down two student cases, but has gained a new staff case, making it the only secondary education school in the system to have a staff COVID-19 case in the past two weeks.

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.