Coronavirus In Solon: Update On Schools, ZIP Code

SOLON, OH — There have been more than 850 COVID-19 cases associated with a Solon ZIP code, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

Since the start of the pandemic, the 44139 ZIP code has been home to 877 COVID-19 cases. That's up from 457 COVID-19 cases in mid-November.

The virus has also been reaching into schools.

According to the Solon Schools' state-mandated dashboard, four students are currently positive for COVID-19.

Since the district began tracking COVID-19 cases, there have been 44 positive cases among on-campus students, 28 cases among virtual-only students and 26 cases among staffers.

The Solon Schools have struggled to find adequate staffing during the latest COVID-19 surge. With teachers becoming ill, the district needs to attract additional substitute teachers, according to Superintendent Fred Bolden.

District officials shared a note with the community last week, saying they will be analyzing COVID-19 cases within the district, quarantined staffers and students, and the ability to adequately provide staffing before making a decision.

"We are still fighting to keep in-person learning and we will keep you updated on our decision-making every step of the way," the district said in its message.