Only 8 Lexington County schools this week reported covid-19 cases.

That is 10 fewer than were reported last week and half as many as were reported 9 days ago.

Exactly how many cases were found in each school has not been revealed.

Health and school officials say that exact numbers would invade privacy.

State Rep. Chip Huggins of Lexington County has joined the Chronicle in appealing to Gov. Henry McMaster for disclosure to the public.

“The exact number of cases at a school is in no way a violation of anyone’s privacy,” said Bill Rogers, executive director of the SC Press Association.

“Parents have right to know what is going on at their schools.

“Withholding this only hurts DHEC’s credibility.”

Lexington 1

• Carolina Springs Middle: Less than 5 student and faculty cases this week.

• Centerville Elementary: Less than 5 faculty cases last week, none this week.

• Gilbert Elementary: Less than 5 student cases.

• Gilbert High: Less than 5 faculty cases last week, none this week.

• Lexington Elementary: Less than 5 faculty cases

• Meadow Glen Elementary: and Middle: Less than 5 student cases at each

• Pelion High: Less than 5 student cases last week, none this week.

• River Bluff High: Less than 5 student and less than 5 faculty cases both weeks.

• Rocky Creek Elementary: Less than 5 student cases last week, none this week.

Lexington 2

• Brookland-Cayce High: Less than 5 student cases last week, none this week.

• Northside Middle: Less than 5 students this week.

Lexington 3

• Batesburg-Leesville Middle: Less than 5 student and less than 5 faculty cases

Lexington 4

• Sandhills Elementary: Less than 5 student cases

Lexington-Richland 5

• Chapin High: Less than 5 student and less than 5 faculty cases for 2 weeks.

• Dutch Fork Middle: Less than 5 faculty cases last week, none this week.

• Irmo Elementary: Less than 5 faculty cases last week, none this week.

• Seven Oaks Elementary: Less than 5 faculty cases last week, none this week.

The Chronicle wants your opinion on whether the schools and DHEC should lift the veil of secrecy.

Should parents and grandparents be made aware of exactly how many of their children and teachers have tested positive?

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