In Mississippi, 71 of 82 counties have reported positive cases of the novel coronavirus within schools, according to state health officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs.
Dobb's announcement marks an increase from last week when 38 of the 82 counties reported positive cases within schools. Dobbs also noted that 199 students and 245 teachers have tested positive for the novel virus, another increase from last week. On Friday, the state reported 109 infected teachers and 69 students.
While speaking at the press conference, Dobbs noted that while a majority of counties have reported cases within school systems,"it doesn't mean they caught it there, most likely they brought it with them when they were going to school, that they caught from the community."According to the Mississippi Department of Health, there are currently over 72,000 confirmed cases and at least 2,095 deaths in the state.
While speaking to CBS News, Taylor Coombs, a spokesperson for the district, stated that 116 students were told to quarantine for two weeks, as they were considered to be in"close contact" with a student that tested positive. "This will allow schools, even those without school nurses or school-based clinics, to access telehealth services," Reeves said during the press conference."A physician, a nurse practitioner, or physician assistant will be able to provide remote services in schools across the state.
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