NC releases guidance on positive COVID-19 tests at schools, daycares

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina released new data on COVID-19 clusters in schools and daycares. Two new clusters were reported, bringing the total across the state to 13. Four of those facilities are in our area.

Channel 9 wanted to know the policies being put in place new to ensure that the numbers don’t grow, as kids prepare for a return to learning at local schools and daycares.

“You don’t know if a teacher or their own classmates might be sick,” a parent said.

>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Tina Terry dug into state guidance to find out who will be watching and protecting your family.

Cluster of COVID-19 cases reported at Iredell County childcare facility Cluster of COVID-19 cases reported at Iredell County childcare facility

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