WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Whitaker Elementary School has moved all classes online until the end of November after five reported cases of COVID-19.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System made the announcement Sunday.
School officials said the school will be closed to all students and staff until Nov. 30.
WS/FCS officials said remote learning will continue as scheduled for all other grades.
“We’re working closely with the health department to verify and track each case,” the school system said in a press release. “The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is still working to verify the cases and determine if this will be considered a coronavirus cluster.”
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