Chester County Back To 'High' Level Of COVID-19 Cases

CHESTER COUNTY — Chester County is back to a "high" level of COVID-19 cases, which means that masks are recommended in public places and vaccinations are being pushed.

Those with high risk of severe illness should seek the help of healthcare providers and take additional cautions.

The high case levels prompted Tredyffrin-Easttown School District on Friday to notify parents of the situation.

The district will continue to allow optional masking in classrooms while the school district officials consult with the Chester County Department of Health for guidance.

Through Saturday, May 21 a total of 1,125 cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, amounting to a 23% increase over the previous week.

A total of 538,548 people, or 95% of the population had a least one vaccination. A total of 4,820 are fully vaccinated.

The district requests that parents follow these protocols outlined in our Health & Safety Plan:

• Remain at home or do not send your child to school if symptoms of COVID-19 emerge.
• If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please keep your child home for and inform your school’s attendance office and school nurse. Staff members should inform your supervisor and Human Resources.
• Free COVID tests are available at https://www.covid.gov/test
• Vaccinations and boosters are widely available for anyone aged 5 and up. Information about vaccine availability is on the CCHD website.
• The district will continue to report known COVID-19 cases on our dashboard through the end of this school year.

For any questions about the district's COVID-19 policy contact: tecovidfeedback@tesd.net.