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Several Detroit schools move to virtual learning after COVID cases

DATE:  November 2, 2021

School closures in Detroit are creating headaches for families and disrupting student learning. In the past two weeks, four Detroit Public Schools Community District schools have temporarily shut down due to student and staff COVID cases — the first full-school closures of the school year.

Outbreak data reported by state health officials shows that COVID-related interruptions to in-person learning are increasing statewide. The 5,200 cases reported this week as part of outbreaks in schools were more than double the same figure one month ago.

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