Map Shows 'Rapid Spread’ of COVID Cases as School Classes Canceled
Summary
A school district in South Texas closed all its campuses temporarily after a fast increase in COVID-19 cases to protect students and staff. This closure follows a similar shutdown in Louisiana, as the CDC notes rising COVID infections across most U.S. states, including Texas.Key Facts
- San Perlita Independent School District in South Texas shut down all campuses due to a rapid rise in COVID cases.
- Park Ridge Achievement Academy in Louisiana also closed temporarily after a COVID outbreak.
- The CDC reports that COVID infections are growing or likely growing in 47 U.S. states.
- Texas is experiencing increasing COVID infection rates according to CDC data.
- Wastewater testing in Texas shows rising levels of the virus, which can signal early spread.
- Experts say current increases follow seasonal patterns, with COVID now being an endemic virus.
- Most COVID infections today are milder than early pandemic cases but can still disrupt schools and workplaces.
- COVID symptoms overlap with the flu but often include loss of taste or smell, which is less common with flu.
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