County Schools Have 8 Staff Members, 16 Students With Active COVID-19 Cases; East Ridge Elementary, Tyner Academy Closed Thursday

  • Wednesday, August 19, 2020

County School officials said eight staff members and 16 students have active cases of COVID-19. 

It was the first time information had been available on the status of students with the virus.

There are 76 active close contacts among the students.

The active close contacts among staff members is at 36.

There are 59 staff members awaiting test results.

Officials said East Ridge Elementary and Tyner Academy would be closed on Thursday for cleaning.  

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