19 Cases Of COVID Identified At East Harlem School, Forcing Closure

CBS New York

September 19, 2021

Nineteen cases of COVID-19 have been identified at a school in East Harlem, forcing it to close.

The Department of Education’s website says P.S. 79 will go fully remote for ten days.

The DOE released the following statement: “The health and safety of our school communities is our top priority, and we do not hesitate to intervene to stop the spread. We follow stringent guidance from health experts to prevent any further transmission by quarantining close contacts, closing classrooms, and, if necessary, entire buildings. Learning will continue during quarantine and we will provide the school resources and support to have a successful school year.”

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