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[POLL] Should Schuylkill County Schools Close Due to Rising Cases of COVID?

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We’re starting to see some local school districts decide to close their doors due to rising cases of COVID-19 in Schuylkill County.

But is this a good idea?

The CDC says it’s a bad idea and that school may be the safest place for children. But some concerned parents and teachers believe the decision to close schools is past due. (READ: Are Some Schuylkill County Schools Denying Science and Trusting the Teachers Unions?)

Now, the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health suggests schools close and go to a full-virtual classroom format until community spread of the virus comes down significantly. But the CDC, as we noted, believes otherwise.

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So, what do you think?

Should Schuylkill County schools close due to the rising number of reported COVID-19 cases?

Answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in the poll below.

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