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 cbholcomb@habershamschools.com or speak with their child’s school principal.
