In the most recent COVID-19 report, the number of positive cases among Savannah-Chatham Public School System (SCCPSS) students and staff dropped by 57%.
For the week of Jan. 28, the district reported that 597 students and 160 personnel members had tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, 3,382 of students and 1,030 of staff were in quarantine, a decrease of around 63% and 33% respectively from the previous week.
For the second week in a row, the district didn't have any school closures.
Bryan and Effingham County schools see decreases
Similar to Savannah-Chatham public schools, COVID-19 cases are decreasing in public schools in both Bryan and Effingham counties.
For the week of Jan. 28, Bryan County schools reported 206 students and staff who tested positive for COVID-19. It was an decrease of 108 students and staff from the previous week.
For the week of Jan. 24, the Effingham County school district COVID-19 dashboard reported 162 students and 45 staff who tested positive for COVID-19, an decrease of 38 students and 39 staff from the previous week.
Bianca Moorman is the education reporter. Reach her at BMoorman@gannett.com or 912-239-7706. Find her on Twitter @biancarmoorman.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: COVID cases for students, staff in Savannah-Chatham public schools drop by over 50%
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