With School District of Manatee County campuses more than three-quarters full, the hallways are bustling once again. Although that would seem to make for questionable conditions when it comes to stopping the spread of COVID-19, the district continues to add layers of safety that make the campus as safe as possible. Diann Minero, the senior school secretary at Braden River Middle School, has taken every precaution she can to reduce her risk of getting COVID-19. She wears a face mask, maintains social distancing and limits her interactions with others when possible. Miriam Ortiz, a paraprofessional at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, receives the COVID-19 vaccine to protect herself and her husband, Rich Berger, who is high risk.