20 Lexington County public schools this week reported covid-19 cases.

That is 12 more than were reported last week.

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

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

Lexington Elementary is listed on the Department of Health and Environmental Control website as having less than 5 faculty infected but no students.

A Chronicle reader who requested anonymity said she knows of 6 faculty cases.

“I don’t understand why they are trying to cover this up so badly,” she said. “A big cover up is going on.”

District 1 spokesperson Mary Beth Hill said, “It changes from day to day. You can see it on our Stronger Together page at https://www.lexdistrict1. com/stronger-together .”

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

In Tuesday’s report: Lexington 1

Beechwood Middle School had 5 or fewer students ill. Carolina Springs Middle:

Carolina Springs Middle: 5 or fewer students.

Centerville Elementary: 5 or fewer faculty and 5 or fewer student cases.

Forts Pond Elementary: 5 or fewer students and 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Gilbert High: 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Gilbert Middle: 5 or fewer student cases.

Lexington Elementary: 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Meadow Glen Middle: 5 or fewer student cases.

Pelion Elementary: 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Pelion High: 5 or fewer student cases.

Rocky Creek Elementary: 5 or fewer student cases.

Lexington 2

Airport High: 5 or fewer students and 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Brookland-Cayce High: 5 or fewer student cases.

Lexington 3

Batesburg-Leesville Middle: 5 or fewer students and 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Lexington 4

Sandhills Elementary: 5 or fewer student cases.

Lexington-Richland 5

Ballentine Elementary: 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Chapin High: 5 or fewer students and 5 or fewer faculty cases for 2.

Chapin Intermediate: 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Dutch Fork Middle: 5 or fewer faculty cases.

Dutch Fork High: 5 or fewer faculty case.

Spring Hill High: 5 or fewer student cases.

The Chronicle wants your opinion on whether the schools and DHEC should lift the veil of secrecy. Email JerryBellune@yahoo.com .