Wayne County school officials urge families to remain cautious over spring break
DETROIT – With Michigan’s COVID-19 numbers on the rise and spring break around the corner, Wayne County superintendents are reaching out to parents to ask them to be vigilant in order to keep schools open.
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Superintendents said they do not see the spread inside the school buildings because of the protocols in place. They believe COVID positive students are getting the virus at weekend gatherings and events.
In order to keep schools open -- despite the rise in COVID cases -- it will depend on behavior outside of school.
The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 642,869; Death toll now at 15,984
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