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Updated: November 18, 2020 07:09 PM
Created: November 18, 2020 07:07 PM
The Superior School District announced Wednesday that they would continue distance learning through the December holidays after Douglas County saw an increase in cases of COVID-19.
"Our rate as of today is 113.1 cases per 10,000 within a 2 week period in Douglas County," the district said in a press release. "Earlier this fall we were averaging approximately 5-10 new cases each day. Currently, we are averaging approximately 40 new cases daily in our county."
The district said free meals for all children 18 and under will continue to be provided by the School District of Superior Food Service & Transportation Departments via curbside pickup, mobile sites, and rural bus routes in our community. Information about that can be found here.
According to the district, distance learning could continue past December holidays if they do not see an improvement in case numbers.
The district encourages families to practice good health behaviors over the holidays, including:
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