Mountain Brook Schools COVID-19 Cases Down To 21

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL — In what seems to be a healthy trend in Mountain Brook Schools over the last month, the number of students at home with positive COVID-19 cases in the system was at 21 Sept. 10.

"We have seen a decrease in the number of positive reported COVID cases in our school district," MBS said in a statement Friday. "We are continuing to require wearing masks indoors in an effort to keep children healthy and in school. It also minimizes who has to quarantine should an individual come in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID."

The system reporter 48 students home from school due to "close contact" with someone who tested positive for the virus. Of those, seven were able to return to school.

"While things like large sporting events, concerts and group gatherings continue to occur outside of school, we encourage you to keep health and safety measures in mind," school officials said. "Please report any positive tests or new symptoms to your school nurse. This will keep our classrooms and in turn, our community safe."