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NJ schools face major disruptions as COVID-19 cases spike
Clip: 12/21/2021 | 4m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Freehold Regional HS District Superintendent Charles Sampson discusses the impacts
COVID-19 numbers have been exploding in New Jersey schools, with almost 7,000 students and staff testing positive this week, an 80% increase from two weeks ago. But for every positive case, there are many more kids who must stay home because they’re considered a close contact. The time away from school is causing major disruptions, forcing some schools to go fully remote.
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NJ Spotlight News
NJ schools face major disruptions as COVID-19 cases spike
Clip: 12/21/2021 | 4m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
COVID-19 numbers have been exploding in New Jersey schools, with almost 7,000 students and staff testing positive this week, an 80% increase from two weeks ago. But for every positive case, there are many more kids who must stay home because they’re considered a close contact. The time away from school is causing major disruptions, forcing some schools to go fully remote.
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