CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. — Starting January 6, all Cullman County Schools students will transition to online learning due to COVID-19.
The district said that as of December 14, the Alabama Department of Public Health considers Cullman County to be in the very high risk category for COVID-19.
Students will remain in remote learning through January 15 and employees will continue to work on campus during this time.
Starting January 19, a hybrid learning schedule will resume until at least January 29.
Additionally, all sporting events from December 15 through at least January 15 will have a capacity limited to two spectators per participant. The district will only allow games designated as varsity area games that must be played for seeding to be played.
“The safety of our students and employees is always my top priority while we balance the importance of high-quality instruction and the social and emotional well-being of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Barnette.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a plethora of information on how to protect yourself and other from the coronavirus.
The virus can easily spread from person to person, so the CDC recommends you stay at least 6-feet apart from people not in your household. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breaths or talks, according to the CDC. Because of this, the CDC recommends you wear a cloth facemask when around others and in public.
Additionally, the CDC recommends that you frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Symptoms to look out for include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, a sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
Click here to find more COVID-19 information from the CDC.
If you suspect you have the coronavirus, you should seek out testing and self-quarantine.
Click here to find more COVID-19 information from the Alabama Department of Public Health.
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