Staff Report —
Accomack Superintendent W.C. “Chris” Holland released information about current COVID-19 cases in Accomack County Public Schools.
There are 15 active cases.
Twelve students have tested positive for COVID-19:
- Arcadia High School 1
- Chincoteague Combined 1
- Kegotank Elementary School 3
- Nandua Middle School 2
- Nandua High School 5
Total Students: 12
Three staff members tested positive:
- Arcadia High School 1
- Kegotank Elementary School 1
- Pungoteague Elementary School 1
Total Teachers/Cafeteria Workers: 3
A reporter verified with Holland’s office that the numbers reflect current cases and are not cumulative.
“Parents were notified as needed,” Holland wrote in an email.
Holland alerted parents today (Jan. 13) through a letter of the Arcadia High School case.
“Arcadia High School will remain OPEN during this time,” Holland said in the letter. “We are working closely with our local health department to identify any individuals who had close contact with the person to determine if they might have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.”
The full text of the letter can be accessed here.
