CMS Makes School Travel Decision Amid ‘Coronavirus Crisis’

CHARLOTTE, NC — As the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to grow nationwide and in North Carolina, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced it is suspending all travel and district-sponsored trips “of any kind” for students and staff.

“The Coronavirus crisis continues to be extremely fluid,” CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston said in a March 10 note to parents. “Please note that because things can change so quickly, we may be taking other actions in days to come. As of today, we are suspending all travel. This means that district-sponsored trips of any kind for staff or students are suspended for now.”

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The school district, which oversees 175 schools and nearly 150,000 students, said it was also awaiting guidance from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association regarding athletic competitions.

Wake County schools also announced Tuesday it was canceling all field trips immediately.

On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina, where seven people have tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.

"While we expect many more cases, we can limit the number of people who get seriously ill," Cooper said.

"I ask all North Carolinians to take this seriously," Cooper said. "Anyone can carry the virus to loved ones or friends who could become ill. Protecting public health means being cautious and being prepared."

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