Habersham Schools COVID cases continue to drop

COVID-19 cases in Habersham County Schools continue to decline after cases spiked again following their winter break. This week, staff cases have dropped 70 percent, while student cases dropped 20 percent from last week.

There are currently reports of 19 active student COVID-19 cases in the school system, and 6 staff cases.

System Data Week Ending 1/28/22
Active Student COVID-19 Cases 19
Active School Staff COVID-19 Cases 3
Active Non-School Staff COVID-19 Cases 3
Elementary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
Baldwin 0 0
Clarkesville 1 0
Cornelia 1 0
Demorest 1 0
Fairview 4 0
Hazel Grove 2 1
Level Grove 0 0
Woodville 2 0
Secondary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
North Habersham 1 0
South Habersham 0 0
Wilbanks 0 0
Ninth Grade Academy 2 0
Success Academy 0 0
Habersham Central 5 2

Data provided by Director of Nursing and Health Services Crystal Holcomb

Currently, the Habersham County Success Academy, Wilbanks Middle School, South Habersham Middle School, Level Grove Elementary School and Baldwin Elementary School do not have any student or staff cases.

With the exception of Habersham Central High School and Hazel Grove Elementary School, staff cases have dropped to zero. These are the lowest overall numbers the school system has seen since their return from winter break.

The Habersham County School System continues to offer virtual learning opportunities for students and vaccination opportunities for interested faculty and staff.

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.