The health department on Monday announced that COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported in seven schools within Kanawha County. This is the highest number of school outbreaks the county has seen at one time since the start of the pandemic.
Outbreaks are reported in: St. Albans High School, Chamberlain Elementary School, John Adams Middle School, Riverside High School, St. Francis Elementary School, Hayes Middle School and Cross Lanes Christian School. A total of 41 students and three staff members are affected as of Monday morning.
“While things continue to open up, we need to be very diligent in wearing our masks, keeping social distance and frequently washing our hands,” said. Dr. Sherri Young, health officer and executive director of the health department. “If we’re not careful with travel and following COVID-19 guidelines, we could easily see another wave of this pandemic. It’s critical that those who can be vaccinated receive their COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them.”