Here is your Cleveland, Tenn. | Bradley County, Tenn. news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland: In news today… In response to the ris
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In news today…
In response to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the Bradley County Community, the Bradley County School’s COVID Task Force met on Friday, August 20, 2021. It was determined the need to update the COVID Safe Instruction Plan. Our ultimate goal is to offer in-person learning while implementing strong mitigation measures.
Bradley County School’s Reentry Plan for the 2020-2021 school year included hybrid and remote learning. However, due to State Legislation, those instruction formats are no longer allowed. If the district must close a building due to illness or other COVID related factors, stockpiled days must be used.
Several scenarios are listed on the Bradley County Schools website. In Scenario 1, all schools will operate as normal as they did pre-COVID-19. Scenario 2 dictates in-person learning with protective measures, including enhanced cleaning, limited visitors, foot traffic controls, social distancing measures, and hand sanitation protocols. The system is currently operating in this scenario. Scenario 3, in-person with high protective measures, includes all measures in scenario 2, adding that no visitors are allowed, temperature screening will be performed by nurses as needed, cohorting of students, and extracurricular activities by schools will be reviewed by the COVID-19 task force. Scenario 4 will mean schools are closed, and remote learning will NOT be offered due to recently-passed state legislation that forbids it This scenario includes enhanced cleaning, HVAC air coils cleaned, with staff work and planning.
Please continue to screen your child each morning and keep him or her home if they are experiencing any symptoms.
Also in news today…
The local Active COVID Case Count in Bradley County was 1,089 as of 8/23/21. As cases continue to rise the Bradley County Mayor’s Office is asking citizens to do all they can to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors.
Continue to follow the 4 steps:
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Avoid crowds when possible.
- Stay 6’ apart.
- Wear a mask
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on nearly every aspect of our daily lives. We must work together if we ever hope to put the worst of this pandemic behind us.
The FDA has finally approved the Pfizer vaccine, with indications that other brands will soon be approved as well.
The vaccine is not 100% effective and was never promised to be. Numbers and studies show it is nearly 90% effective in preventing the virus totally, and of those few who are vaccinated and still test positive, 95% those are less likely to be hospitalized for extended treatment.
We are not seeing large numbers of those who have been vaccinated being admitted to our local hospitals. Vaccinated individuals who do get admitted are typically those in the higher risk category, and do not require intensive treatment or the assistance of a ventilator.
Elizabethton High School announced on its Facebook page Tuesday that Friday’s game against the Rhea County High School Golden Eagles has been postponed.
The post says, “Rhea County School System called with concern about the threat of their school closing down this week and requested the game be moved to October 8. ECS agreed that it is in both schools’ best interest to play Rhea County on October 8.”
Rhea County Schools’ COVID-19 dashboard reports that a total of 144 students and 14 staff members throughout the entire school district have tested positive for COVID-19.
