North Carolina elementary school teacher dies days after testing positive for COVID-19

She loved everybody. She cared about everybody. She didn't know. Stranger. There are some people who just make this world better. Julie Davis was one of those people you could tell from her smile. She spread joy. You couldn't be in a room with my mom and not laughed. An educator of 18 years, her daughter, Liana Richardson, says her mom became a teacher after Columbine. She knew if she could just change, change a child's life through teaching, maybe that wouldn't happen again. And here we are. Years later, As she touched, she touched everybody. It just came from heart. She could reach every child in her classroom. She just loved every child. Julie's gifts and talents went beyond the classroom. She was so proud to be a grandma to two year old Eli, who called her lolly. She loved us all, but she loved that little boy. Julie's family says she was excited to get back to the classroom to see her kids, but also nervous. She took care of her 74 year old mother and her grandson. She did everything she could to never endanger them. She wore her mask everywhere she went, and it's not that there necessarily to blame, but they cannot confirm without a doubt that she did not get it from being in that classroom, Julie's brother, Stan Andrews, told me by phone. He's upset. The district says she didn't get it at Norwood. She told me, You know, when I tell her that she definitely had gotten it from schooling. Julie's loved ones tried to video message with her in those final days at the hospital. Ah, loss made even more painful. By being a part. I do not want anybody to feel they seem to hold that we have to honor her legacy and her memory. Julie's family doesn't want another family to endure this same heartbreak. This virus doesn't care. And you we all have to do our part so that no one else has to feel this pain. I just want everyone to remember who she waas, how hard she worked, how hard she loved

A third-grade teacher died in North Carolina days after testing positive for COVID-19.Julie Davis, who taught at Norwood Elementary School in Stanly County, died from COVID-19 related complications, according to Michelle Bailey, a spokeswoman for the Stanly County School District. While the official cause of death hasn't been released, Bailey confirmed Davis' diagnosis."We are extending our deepest condolences to Mrs. Davis' family," the district said. "We were truly blessed by her professionalism and caring spirit." A family member told CNN affiliate WSOC that Davis was one of the "hardest workers and that she was compassionate, caring, thoughtful and someone who loved to the depths of her soul."Davis began experiencing symptoms on Sept. 25 and immediately self-quarantined, Bailey said.On Sept. 29, the Stanly County Health Department notified parents of the teacher's third-grade class that they were required to quarantine for 14 days after being exposed to a staff member who had tested positive for the coronavirus.Bailey told CNN the staff member was indeed Davis. CNN reached out to the North Carolina Office of Medical Examiner for confirmation of cause of death but hasn't heard back.None of the quarantined students have developed any symptoms or tested positive, Bailey said. The health department told the administration it believed Davis did not contract the virus from the school.Davis taught at Norwood Elementary School for two years, and she had earned a reputation as an "inspirational teacher who was always seeking ways to support every student so that they were able to fulfill their potential," the district said in a Facebook post."Students absolutely loved being taught by Mrs. Davis," the district said. "Her personality was infectious and she brought joy into the lives of the students, staff, and community."For the third time in less than a week, North Carolina is reporting more than 2,200 new COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Health. On Monday, the state reported 2,258 additional infections related to the coronavirus, the department of health reported.North Carolina currently has the eighth-highest number of cases in states across the U.S., according to data by Johns Hopkins University.The total number of cases across the state to date is 219,754, with 3,637 COVID-19 related fatalities, the DOH said.

STANLY COUNTY, N.C. —

A third-grade teacher died in North Carolina days after testing positive for COVID-19.

Julie Davis, who taught at Norwood Elementary School in Stanly County, died from COVID-19 related complications, according to Michelle Bailey, a spokeswoman for the Stanly County School District. While the official cause of death hasn't been released, Bailey confirmed Davis' diagnosis.

"We are extending our deepest condolences to Mrs. Davis' family," the district said. "We were truly blessed by her professionalism and caring spirit." A family member that Davis was one of the "hardest workers and that she was compassionate, caring, thoughtful and someone who loved to the depths of her soul."

Davis began experiencing symptoms on Sept. 25 and immediately self-quarantined, Bailey said.

On Sept. 29, the Stanly County Health Department notified parents of the teacher's third-grade class that they were required to quarantine for 14 days after being exposed to a staff member who had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Bailey told CNN the staff member was indeed Davis. CNN reached out to the North Carolina Office of Medical Examiner for confirmation of cause of death but hasn't heard back.

None of the quarantined students have developed any symptoms or tested positive, Bailey said. The health department told the administration it believed Davis did not contract the virus from the school.

Davis taught at Norwood Elementary School for two years, and she had earned a reputation as an "inspirational teacher who was always seeking ways to support every student so that they were able to fulfill their potential," the district said in a Facebook post.

"Students absolutely loved being taught by Mrs. Davis," the district said. "Her personality was infectious and she brought joy into the lives of the students, staff, and community."

For the third time in less than a week, North Carolina is reporting more than 2,200 new COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Health. On Monday, the state reported 2,258 additional infections related to the coronavirus, the department of health reported.

North Carolina currently has the eighth-highest number of cases in states across the U.S., according to data by Johns Hopkins University.

The total number of cases across the state to date is 219,754, with 3,637 COVID-19 related fatalities, the DOH said.

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