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Coronavirus: San Jose Diocese Closing All Schools For Two Weeks
The schools will implement distance-learning during the two-week closure, which starts Monday.
SAN JOSE, CA — All schools in the Diocese of San Jose will close for two weeks starting Friday to reduce the threat to students and others from the coronavirus, school officials said Thursday.
Starting Monday, students will be able to learn via distance learning plans that each school has developed.
"These measures we are taking not only protect our students, but also our neighbors" and others "who may be most vulnerable" to the virus, Bishop Oscar Cantu said in a statement.
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The closure affects all planned in-person classes and school events, including sports, activities and community gatherings.
None of the school facilities will be open to parents or students during the closure.
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As of Thursday, there were no confirmed cases of the virus in the diocese.
Updates on the closure and additional guidance can be found by visiting the Diocese of San Jose’s website.
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