Multiple new COVID cases reported at SSISD

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In the latest COVID-19 numbers updates from Sulphur Springs Independent School District in statements released last week, lab-confirmed cases now include four staff members at Barbara Bush Primary, one staff member at Douglass ECLC, eight students and two staff members at Sulphur Springs High School, and one staff member at Sulphur Springs Middle School. 

This week, SSISD notified of five students and one staff member at SSHS and one staff member of Douglass is lab-confirmed to have the virus.

All were reported to have been on their respective campuses within the week prior.

The announcements bring the number of cases of COVID-19 at SSISD to 25 adults and 35 students for a total of 60 cases.

Previously reported cases include three students and five staff members at SSMS, one student and one staff member at Douglass ECLC, 15 students and four staff members at SSHS, three staff members at Sulphur Springs Elementary School, one student at Travis Primary, two students at Bowie Primary, one staff member at Barbara Bush Primary, and one bus driver.

Due to privacy requirements, the district will not be releasing the names of the individuals or details that may identify them.