How Every State Is Managing Schools During the Pandemic

Alabama
> Measures taken: Several counties delayed the start of in-person instruction in the second semester. Montgomery Public Schools will revert to an all-virtual format on Feb. 1.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,429 per 100,000 people — 12th highest (total: 460,860)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.2% — 23rd largest increase (from 441,170 to 459,639)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 7,330 per 100,000 people — 2nd lowest (total: 358,280)
> Population: 4.9 million

Alaska
> Measures taken: Anchorage School District delayed in-person instruction until Jan 19 for elementary students in pre-K-2. Some teachers asked for delays until they get vaccinated.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature and symptom screening for all
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,385 per 100,000 people — 17th lowest (total: 54,459)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 1.9% — 6th smallest increase (from 53,315 to 54,351)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 16,546 per 100,000 people — the highest (total: 122,020)
> Population: 737,000

Arizona
> Measures taken: The largest public school district moved to remote learning. K-12 teachers in Mesa and other areas are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 10,668 per 100,000 people — 6th highest (total: 765,083)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 5.0% — 11th largest increase (from 722,574 to 758,404)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,654 per 100,000 people — 10th lowest (total: 620,608)
> Population: 7.2 million

Arkansas
> Measures taken: Dozens of schools have moved to remote learning. At least one school in Earle School District went remote indefinitely. Educators have been able to get vaccinated as of Jan 18.
> Health screening recommendations: To have screening stations and screening signs
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,838 per 100,000 people — 10th highest (total: 296,494)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 3.9% — 25th largest increase (from 284,066 to 295,268)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,327 per 100,000 people — 12th highest (total: 311,230)
> Population: 3.0 million

California
> Measures taken: Almost all K-12 students are in the purple “widespread” tier and can’t begin offering in-person instruction. Schools are required to close when 5% of staff and students test positive for COVID-19 within a 14-day period.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks, hand-washing required before entering school
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,238 per 100,000 people — 25th lowest (total: 3,258,706)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.3% — 21st largest increase (from 3,109,151 to 3,243,348)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,730 per 100,000 people — 12th lowest (total: 3,453,284)
> Population: 39.6 million

Colorado
> Measures taken: Many of the biggest school districts in Colorado are fully remote. Public schools in Denver started the spring semester remotely, phasing kids back into classrooms. At least 30 schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks in January 2021.
> Health screening recommendations: At-home or on-site symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 6,971 per 100,000 people — 12th lowest (total: 397,063)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.3% — 13th smallest increase (from 386,285 to 395,016)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,355 per 100,000 people — 11th highest (total: 589,787)
> Population: 5.7 million

Connecticut
> Measures taken: Schools are advised to close if they are in an area with an average of 25+ new cases per 100,000 residents in a week.
> Health screening recommendations: To maximize social distancing and for students to bring their own water
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,108 per 100,000 people — 13th lowest (total: 253,954)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 5.1% — 9th largest increase (from 237,815 to 250,023)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 12,575 per 100,000 people — 5th highest (total: 449,253)
> Population: 3.6 million

Delaware
> Measures taken: Hybrid learning returned on Jan. 11. Sports competitions have been canceled.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks at home. The state will provide testing for staff and students
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,116 per 100,000 people — 23rd lowest (total: 78,495)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.7% — 16th largest increase (from 74,575 to 78,071)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,618 per 100,000 people — 10th highest (total: 102,697)
> Population: 967000

Florida
> Measures taken: An executive order has been issued extending remote and hybrid learning options. Public schools in Polk County have seen a spike in coronavirus cases in January.
> Health screening recommendations: To set up secondary clinic for kids showing symptoms
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,109 per 100,000 people — 22nd lowest (total: 1,727,107)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.4% — 20th largest increase (from 1,649,449 to 1,721,377)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,415 per 100,000 people — 25th highest (total: 2,005,378)
> Population: 21.3 million

Georgia
> Measures taken: Atlanta Public Schools, the largest school district in the state, delayed reopening for in-person instruction. Students in grades 3-12 will gradually return to classrooms starting Feb 8.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks for all
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,153 per 100,000 people — 14th lowest (total: 752,448)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.4% — 19th largest increase (from 718,532 to 749,867)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,846 per 100,000 people — 16th lowest (total: 930,517)
> Population: 10.5 million

Hawaii
> Measures taken: Some schools have been extending the first phase of reopening for in-person instruction, which consists of half-day classes for vulnerable students.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screenings
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 1,826 per 100,000 people — the lowest (total: 25,943)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.8% — 18th smallest increase (from 25,154 to 25,853)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,563 per 100,000 people — 24th highest (total: 135,836)
> Population: 1.4 million

Idaho
> Measures taken: All schools in Boise School District went fully remote until mid-January. Some schools have started to require that all students and staff wear masks.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks for all
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,301 per 100,000 people — 15th highest (total: 163,165)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.0% — 7th smallest increase (from 159,506 to 162,683)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 7,090 per 100,000 people — the lowest (total: 124,377)
> Population: 1.8 million

Illinois
> Measures taken: Chicago Public Schools returned to in-person learning on Jan 11, but high school students continue remote. Catholic schools now have the option to transition to remote learning.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screenings and temperature checks for all
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,795 per 100,000 people — 20th highest (total: 1,120,528)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.2% — 11th smallest increase (from 1,101,819 to 1,126,301)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,279 per 100,000 people — 8th lowest (total: 1,054,814)
> Population: 12.7 million

Indiana
> Measures taken: Half of school districts have moved to full-time virtual learning for various periods of time. Pre-K through 3rd grade students in Indianapolis returned to in-person learning full-time Jan 19. Students in higher grades did Jan 25.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,413 per 100,000 people — 13th highest (total: 629,903)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.6% — 15th smallest increase (from 611,039 to 626,682)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,073 per 100,000 people — 19th lowest (total: 607,185)
> Population: 6.7 million

Iowa
> Measures taken: Seven counties in the state have a 14-day rolling average positivity rate at or above 15%, which is the threshold that must be met before school districts can request to go to online-only learning.
> Health screening recommendations: Each school to come up with its own safety measures
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 10,150 per 100,000 people — 7th highest (total: 320,339)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 1.5% — 3rd smallest increase (from 314,521 to 319,203)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,158 per 100,000 people — 6th lowest (total: 257,468)
> Population: 3.2 million

Kansas
> Measures taken: Schools in small and big towns have moved classes online full-time. Wichita school district staff accounts for more than half of COVID-19 cases in the district since the start of the school year.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks for staff
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,503 per 100,000 people — 11th highest (total: 276,668)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 3.0% — 20th smallest increase (from 266,653 to 274,685)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 7,793 per 100,000 people — 4th lowest (total: 226,895)
> Population: 2.9 million

Kentucky
> Measures taken: Middle schools and high schools remained in remote learning until Jan. 4. Several schools moved to online learning, adding makeup days at the end of the academic year.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,157 per 100,000 people — 24th lowest (total: 364,507)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.7% — 15th largest increase (from 346,586 to 362,890)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,300 per 100,000 people — 23rd lowest (total: 415,545)
> Population: 4.5 million

Louisiana
> Measures taken: High school students across the state do in-person COVID-19 testing. New Orleans public schools returned to in-person learning on Jan 4. All of Louisiana is a “red” zone, meaning the highest risk of coronavirus spread.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,618 per 100,000 people — 22nd highest (total: 401,591)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.4% — 18th largest increase (from 383,862 to 400,626)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,940 per 100,000 people — 19th highest (total: 463,179)
> Population: 4.7 million

Maine
> Measures taken: Some schools are forced to go fully remote due to staffing shortages. Four counties are in the “yellow” category of transmission, and are advised to suspend extracurricular activities. Schools in those counties are advised to consider hybrid learning.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily self-checks for students and staff
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 2,986 per 100,000 people — 3rd lowest (total: 39,960)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 7.4% — 2nd largest increase (from 36,598 to 39,324)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,893 per 100,000 people — 9th highest (total: 145,786)
> Population: 1.3 million

Maryland
> Measures taken: Many schools districts are canceling plans to move to in-person instruction any time soon. Somerset County Public Schools delayed in-person learning a week, until Jan 25.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks for staff
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 5,900 per 100,000 people — 7th lowest (total: 356,541)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 3.8% — 25th smallest increase (from 341,452 to 354,473)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,743 per 100,000 people — 13th lowest (total: 528,301)
> Population: 6.0 million

Massachusetts
> Measures taken: Some schools close again after community spread in the building. The state started a free rapid COVID-19 testing program. Teachers are now eligible for vaccinations.
> Health screening recommendations: Monitoring for symptoms, but temperature checks are not recommended
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,627 per 100,000 people — 20th lowest (total: 526,423)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.8% — 14th largest increase (from 500,037 to 524,025)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,823 per 100,000 people — 14th lowest (total: 608,947)
> Population: 6.9 million

Michigan
> Measures taken: High schools were allowed to resume in-person learning on Jan 4. Vaccination of school staff started Jan. 11. The goal is to open all public schools for in-person instruction by March 1. High school winter sports may resume by Feb 21.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 6,130 per 100,000 people — 9th lowest (total: 612,710)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.2% — 12th smallest increase (from 596,746 to 610,138)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,060 per 100,000 people — 17th highest (total: 1,005,544)
> Population: 10.0 million

Minnesota
> Measures taken: Most of the state’s largest school districts are in distance learning for middle and high school students. Elementary schools reopened Jan 18.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,254 per 100,000 people — 25th highest (total: 463,132)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 1.5% — 4th smallest increase (from 454,989 to 461,807)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,736 per 100,000 people — 21st highest (total: 546,330)
> Population: 5.6 million

Mississippi
> Measures taken: Of the 839 schools in 78 counties across the state reporting COVID-19 cases, there have been a total of 38 new outbreaks in the week of Jan 18-22 (compared to 14 in the week of Jan 11-15) with about 10,000 students being quarantined. There have been 80 ou.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,259 per 100,000 people — 16th highest (total: 276,531)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.1% — 24th largest increase (from 264,219 to 275,001)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 7,998 per 100,000 people — 5th lowest (total: 238,859)
> Population: 3.0 million

Missouri
> Measures taken: New mandates say that if people wear masks correctly and show no symptoms, they don’t have to quarantine for 14 days if exposed.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,516 per 100,000 people — 19th lowest (total: 460,487)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.1% — 9th smallest increase (from 449,535 to 458,819)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 7,544 per 100,000 people — 3rd lowest (total: 462,202)
> Population: 6.1 million

Montana
> Measures taken: More parents pull out their children from schools and sign them up for homeschooling. The official homeschool headcount in Oct 2020 was more than double what it was in Oct 2019.
> Health screening recommendations: Temperature checks for visitors
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,885 per 100,000 people — 19th highest (total: 94,384)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.5% — 14th smallest increase (from 91,652 to 93,949)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,992 per 100,000 people — 18th highest (total: 106,145)
> Population: 1.1 million

Nebraska
> Measures taken: Teachers unions want more restrictions amid a new surge of cases. Nebraska teachers were supposed to be able to receive the COVID vaccine in January or early February, but the start of that phase has been delayed.
> Health screening recommendations: For visitors to wash hands before entering the school as well as students self-screen for symptoms
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,923 per 100,000 people — 8th highest (total: 191,437)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.1% — 10th smallest increase (from 186,854 to 190,713)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,377 per 100,000 people — 24th lowest (total: 180,917)
> Population: 1.9 million

Nevada
> Measures taken: Schools started testing symptomatic students and staff with an antigen test. Some districts have been allowed to bypass regulations to hire substitute teachers.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks as well as post signs about proper hand-washing and other ways to stop the virus
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,199 per 100,000 people — 17th highest (total: 279,146)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.7% — 17th smallest increase (from 270,907 to 278,308)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,198 per 100,000 people — 7th lowest (total: 248,754)
> Population: 3.0 million

New Hampshire
> Measures taken: Some schools are forced to move online due to staffing shortages as teachers and staff have to quarantine. K-12 staff and child care workers won’t be eligible for vaccinations until March.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screenings for staff and students
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 4,870 per 100,000 people — 6th lowest (total: 66,058)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 5.4% — 6th largest increase (from 62,337 to 65,695)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,622 per 100,000 people — 22nd highest (total: 130,515)
> Population: 1.4 million

New Jersey
> Measures taken: Graduation assessment test requirement and student growth objectives have been removed. Hundreds of schools opened remotely after the winter break, dozens opened by providing in-person instruction.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,469 per 100,000 people — 18th lowest (total: 665,341)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 5.1% — 10th largest increase (from 662,760 to 696,782)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,096 per 100,000 people — 20th lowest (total: 810,293)
> Population: 8.9 million

New Mexico
> Measures taken: Rio Rancho Public Schools moved to full-time online instruction until Jan 18. At least 31 public schools were on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Jan 29, meaning they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,330 per 100,000 people — 24th highest (total: 174,550)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.9% — 19th smallest increase (from 169,205 to 174,064)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 13,135 per 100,000 people — 3rd highest (total: 275,224)
> Population: 2.1 million

New York
> Measures taken: Elementary schools in NYC can open for students whose parents agree to weekly tests. Hundreds of schools are fully or partially closed. Closures were cut to 10 days, instead of 14, as per CDC guidelines. More than 300 NYC schools are closed for in-person.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks for all
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,262 per 100,000 people — 15th lowest (total: 1,419,164)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 6.3% — 4th largest increase (from 1,326,987 to 1,410,656)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,864 per 100,000 people — 20th highest (total: 1,927,665)
> Population: 19.5 million

North Carolina
> Measures taken: The Johnston County school board voted 5-2 to suspend in-person classes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools moved to online learning until Feb 12.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,360 per 100,000 people — 16th lowest (total: 764,228)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 5.4% — 7th largest increase (from 718,812 to 757,526)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,397 per 100,000 people — 25th lowest (total: 975,743)
> Population: 10.4 million

North Dakota
> Measures taken: The state started free rapid testing for K-12 teachers, staff and administrators.
> Health screening recommendations: Testing for COVID-19 based on risk level
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 12,867 per 100,000 people — the highest (total: 97,798)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 0.8% — the smallest increase (from 96,817 to 97,630)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 13,088 per 100,000 people — 4th highest (total: 99,481)
> Population: 760,000

Ohio
> Measures taken: Ohio students who are exposed to COVID-19 are no longer asked to quarantine, if mask and distancing protocols are followed. Most Ohio schools plan to return to in-person learning by March 1. Efforts to vaccinate schools staff started Feb 1.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 7,691 per 100,000 people — 21st lowest (total: 899,079)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 3.6% — 23rd smallest increase (from 864,322 to 895,792)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,594 per 100,000 people — 9th lowest (total: 1,004,624)
> Population: 11.7 million

Oklahoma
> Measures taken: Teachers are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Use of masks will be enforced. Unless students or staff are showing symptoms, they don’t have to quarantine.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily temperature checks at home
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,913 per 100,000 people — 9th highest (total: 390,868)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.4% — 17th largest increase (from 373,090 to 389,472)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 11,250 per 100,000 people — 8th highest (total: 443,581)
> Population: 3.9 million

Oregon
> Measures taken: Schools are advised to reopen for elementary on-site and hybrid transition when there are 350 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 in a county, up from 200 or below.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 3,421 per 100,000 people — 4th lowest (total: 143,373)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 3.1% — 22nd smallest increase (from 138,168 to 142,416)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,109 per 100,000 people — 16th highest (total: 423,627)
> Population: 4.2 million

Pennsylvania
> Measures taken: Schools must close if they reach a certain number of COVID-19 cases. Nearly all districts have submitted forms attesting that they are following safety protocols, a requirement to stay open.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 6,641 per 100,000 people — 10th lowest (total: 850,488)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.9% — 13th largest increase (from 803,933 to 843,224)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,856 per 100,000 people — 17th lowest (total: 1,134,185)
> Population: 12.8 million

Rhode Island
> Measures taken: Most high school students are participating in remote learning, while elementary and middle schools students continue in-person learning. The state has set up 12 dedicated testing sites for students and teachers.
> Health screening recommendations: At-home or on-site symptom screening as well as temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 10,967 per 100,000 people — 3rd highest (total: 115,956)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.3% — 22nd largest increase (from 109,735 to 114,438)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,913 per 100,000 people — 18th lowest (total: 94,240)
> Population: 1.1 million

South Carolina
> Measures taken: Public schools across the state started testing for COVID-19 for free in an attempt to help keep classrooms open.
> Health screening recommendations: Each school to come up with its own safety measures
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,771 per 100,000 people — 21st highest (total: 445,916)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 6.0% — 5th largest increase (from 418,325 to 443,386)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,102 per 100,000 people — 21st lowest (total: 462,751)
> Population: 5.1 million

South Dakota
> Measures taken: Many school districts have implemented mask mandates. Teachers will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the next phase of distribution. No start date for that has been set yet.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 10,965 per 100,000 people — 4th highest (total: 96,735)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 0.9% — 2nd smallest increase (from 95,841 to 96,683)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 12,206 per 100,000 people — 6th highest (total: 107,685)
> Population: 882,000

Tennessee
> Measures taken: Many schools in the state started the spring semester fully remote for at least the first two weeks. Metro Nashville Public Schools will begin a phase-in schedule for in-person learning Feb 4.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 10,771 per 100,000 people — 5th highest (total: 729,187)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.7% — 16th smallest increase (from 708,717 to 727,861)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,275 per 100,000 people — 22nd lowest (total: 627,911)
> Population: 6.8 million

Texas
> Measures taken: New schools can’t opt-in to the K-12 COVID Testing Project to receive rapid tests. Those already in will continue to receive them.
> Health screening recommendations: Symptom self-screening for staff
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 8,336 per 100,000 people — 23rd highest (total: 2,392,443)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 5.4% — 8th largest increase (from 2,240,526 to 2,360,632)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,697 per 100,000 people — 11th lowest (total: 2,496,232)
> Population: 28.7 million

Utah
> Measures taken: Teachers are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Schools in three districts were under virtual learning until the end of January or the beginning of February.
> Health screening recommendations: For students and school staff to self-monitor for symptoms
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 10,984 per 100,000 people — 2nd highest (total: 347,208)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 3.0% — 21st smallest increase (from 336,405 to 346,624)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,219 per 100,000 people — 14th highest (total: 323,030)
> Population: 3.2 million

Vermont
> Measures taken: Asymptomatic teachers and staff members at all public schools in Vermont can take an on-site COVID-19 test.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening at home
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 1,929 per 100,000 people — 2nd lowest (total: 12,083)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 8.4% — the largest increase (from 11,033 to 11,965)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 11,564 per 100,000 people — 7th highest (total: 72,428)
> Population: 626,000

Virginia
> Measures taken: Henrico County Schools delayed in-person reopening. Fairfax County Public Schools moved some students to full-time remote learning. A school in Bedford County closed for a week due to concerns in the spike of coronavirus cases.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screenings
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 5,992 per 100,000 people — 8th lowest (total: 510,380)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 6.8% — 3rd largest increase (from 472,447 to 504,779)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,224 per 100,000 people — 13th highest (total: 870,820)
> Population: 8.5 million

Washington
> Measures taken: Health officials recommended holding off on expanding in-person learning due to resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Public school in Seattle delayed reopening for in-person instruction until Jan 28.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 4,158 per 100,000 people — 5th lowest (total: 313,335)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 3.8% — 24th smallest increase (from 300,198 to 311,597)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 9,563 per 100,000 people — 23rd highest (total: 720,603)
> Population: 7.5 million

West Virginia
> Measures taken: Elementary, middle, and many high schools started reopening for in-person instruction on Jan 19.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 6,752 per 100,000 people — 11th lowest (total: 121,935)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 4.9% — 12th largest increase (from 115,307 to 121,001)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 14,416 per 100,000 people — 2nd highest (total: 260,325)
> Population: 1.8 million

Wisconsin
> Measures taken: Pre-K-8 schools will attend in-person instruction regardless of their county’s level of transmission. Counties are encouraged to resume in-person instruction at least two, preferably four or five, days per week.
> Health screening recommendations: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks recommended
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,343 per 100,000 people — 14th highest (total: 543,165)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 1.8% — 5th smallest increase (from 532,971 to 542,415)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 8,831 per 100,000 people — 15th lowest (total: 513,385)
> Population: 5.8 million

Wyoming
> Measures taken: Students don’t have to quarantine if, when exposed, both the infected student and close contacts were wearing face coverings.
> Health screening recommendations: Each school district to come up with its own safety measures
> COVID-19 cases as of Feb 1: 9,011 per 100,000 people — 18th highest (total: 52,057)
> Change avg. daily cases, Jan 24 – Jan 31: 2.0% — 8th smallest increase (from 50,898 to 51,912)
> Administered vaccinations as of Feb. 1: 10,164 per 100,000 people — 15th highest (total: 58,721)
> Population: 578,000