Some Albemarle County students return to classroom as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise Some Albemarle County students return to classroom as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise By Max Marcilla | January 11, 2021 at 10:17 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 10:53 PM ALBEMARLE Co., Va. (WVIR) - Monday marked the first day some elementary school students in Albemarle County were in a classroom in nearly a month. But, rising COVID cases have some teachers concerned about what comes next. Two teachers who spoke with NBC29 wanted to stay anonymous, but their message was shown clearly: they are concerned about the safety of their colleagues and students.