Nine people from the Georgia high school photo that went viral has tested positive for COVID-19.
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North Paulding High School principal Gabe Carmona has issued a letter out to parents on Saturday alerting them that six students and three staff members have tested positive for the virus since the first day of school in Paulding County last week. The news comes after the high school suspended 15-year-old Hannah Waters for uploading the shocking image online during the first week of school due to the administration’s policy on cell phone use. She said there was no social distancing and about 10 percent of the student body were wearing masks.
Earlier this week, superintendent Brian Ottot claimed that wearing a mask is a “personal choice” and there was no way to enforce a mandate for all schools.
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Waters confirmed on Twitter that her suspension has been lifted as of Friday morning:
This morning my school called and they have deleted my suspension. To everyone supporting me, I can’t thank you enough. If I’m not responding it’s because my life has been somewhat crazy the past few days. Once again thank you. ❤️
— hannah (@ihateiceman) August 7, 2020
Currently, Paulding County has 1,651 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths along with 123 hospitalizations.
SOURCE: FOX 5 ATLANTA