Johnson County is once again reporting an exponential rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases, pushing it into the “red” zone, according to the health department’s school reopening criteria. Last week, the county reported 1,251 new coronavirus cases — a 75% increase from the preceding week, officials said. On Friday, health officials reported 287 new COVID-19 cases, which was the highest number of confirmed infections in a single day so far in the pandemic. The surge in new cases puts the county in the “red” zone according to its guidance on when and how to safely operate schools. In that zone, the health department advises that all students should learn remotely, although officials are not yet making that recommendation. And it is up to districts to decide whether to follow the county’s guidance.
Source: Joco 913 News
