COVID-19 Cases Reported in Mississippi and Indiana as US Schools Resume Classes

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] In the United States, COVID-19 cases have been reported in some schools in Mississippi and Indiana that resumed classes amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

According to foreign media including CNN on the 1st (local time), the Corinth School District in Mississippi reported that a student at a high school in the district tested positive for COVID-19 during the first week of resumed classes. The Corinth School District conducted contact tracing with the infected student at the school, and all individuals who had contact with the student were instructed to quarantine at home for 14 days.

In Indiana, a student at a high school in Hancock County also tested positive for COVID-19. This student attended classes on the first day of school, the 30th of last month, and was later diagnosed as a COVID-19 patient. Superintendent Harold Olin stated in a letter to parents that the pre-established "COVID-19 Positive Test Protocol" was activated immediately upon learning of the positive test result.

Accordingly, the student was immediately isolated in the school infirmary, and investigations were conducted into the student’s transportation and extracurricular activities to identify close contacts. Superintendent Olin said, "I understand that this news may cause concern for some parents," and added, "Following safety protocols is essential to maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff."

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