Updated December 29, 2020 11:17 a.m. EST By Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer Cary, N.C. — New coronavirus cases have more than tripled at Wake County Public Schools this month, since the district decided to resume in-person learning. The spike in cases is on track with state and national trends, which have been concerning health officials as more people are ignoring public health guidance on social distancing. More coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations are expected in the coming weeks as millions of Americans are traveling for the holidays. Students make up the majority of coronavirus cases reported to the Wake County Public School System since the beginning of December.