Joplin R-8 reports 25 students isolated with COVID-19, 208 quarantined

(The following COVID-19 update from the Joplin R-8 School District was dated November 20.)

On November 6, Joplin Schools had 14 student isolations and 175 student quarantines. We also had 17 employees and 23 quarantined employees.

As of today, we have 25 student isolations and 208 student quarantines.

Additionally, we have 28 isolated employees and 43 quarantined employees. Our combined staff and student isolations remain below one percent of tour district population.

As has been the case each week, these are not concentrated on any particular campus.

We have recently seen an increase in COVID-19 cases within our community. The effect is reflected in our updated numbers. We continue to stress the importance of not only managing hygiene and social distancing at school, but also while we are away from school.

We are still comparing well to our neighboring districts due in large part to the strict handling of protocols and consistency among our students and staff throughout the school day.

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