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Map Shows ‘Rapid Spread’ of COVID Cases as School Classes Canceled
Newsweek • • health
Key Points:
- The San Perlita Independent School District in Texas has temporarily closed all campuses due to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, aiming to protect the school community and prevent further spread.
- This closure follows a similar one-day shutdown at Park Ridge Achievement Academy in Louisiana, reflecting ongoing disruptions in schools amid rising COVID infections.
- CDC data as of August 19 indicates COVID cases are growing or likely growing in 47 states, including Texas, with national activity described as low overall but trending upward.
- Rising SARS-CoV-2 levels in wastewater samples across Texas suggest increasing community spread, consistent with seasonal COVID waves typically seen in summer and winter.
- Despite milder infections compared to earlier pandemic phases, COVID-19 continues to impact workplaces and schools, underscoring the importance of testing and monitoring as the new academic year begins.
