Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

February 22, 2021

Clusters of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Elementary School Educators and Students in One School District — Georgia, December 2020–January 2021

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An investigation of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a school district in Georgia between December 1, 2020–January 22, 2021 identified nine clusters of COVID-19 cases involving 13 educators and 32 students at six of eight elementary schools. Two clusters involved probable educator-to-educator transmission that was followed by educator-to-student transmission in classrooms, resulting in approximately one half (15 of 31) of school-associated cases. Sixty-nine household members of persons with school-associated cases were tested, and 18 (26%) received positive results. All nine transmission clusters involved less than ideal physical distancing, and five involved inadequate mask use by students.

Gold et al. (Feb 22, 2021). Clusters of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Elementary School Educators and Students in One School District — Georgia, December 2020–January 2021. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7008e4