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As District Covid Cases Increase, McKeesport Schools Remain Open Temporarily | gadflyonthewallblog

As District Covid Cases Increase, McKeesport Schools Remain Open Temporarily | gadflyonthewallblog
As District Covid Cases Increase, McKeesport Schools Remain Open Temporarily



Next week, McKeesport Area School District will go fully remote to keep students safe from an ongoing outbreak of Covid-19 at several district buildings.

Two new cases are suspected today at the western Pennsylvania district, says a source close to the school board.

However all district buildings were open, and administrators say classes will continue in-person Thursday and Friday.

On Monday, the district will close for three days while all students learn on-line. Buildings will remain closed through Thanksgiving Break. Classes are scheduled to begin in-person again on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Meanwhile, two staff members – one at the high school and one at Founders Hall – were reported having undergone tests for the virus this morning, according to a source close to the school board.

Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has not yet returned results for these CONTINUE READING: As District Covid Cases Increase, McKeesport Schools Remain Open Temporarily | gadflyonthewallblog