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All Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Schools Closing
The archdiocese said Friday that all its schools in the five-county region are closing until March 27
PHILADELPHIA — The Archdiocese of Philadelphia said it will close all its schools in the five-county archdiocese due to the local outbreak of coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
All high schools, parish and regional elementary schools, schools of special education, PREP programs, and early learning centers will close through Friday, March 27.
Additionally, the archdiocese suspended all extra-curricular and co-curricular activities including retreats, athletic events both on and off school grounds, field trips, and social events planned by elementary, secondary, and special education schools.
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That suspension of activities will last through Friday, March 27th and be re-evaluated pending future developments.
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There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in archdiocese schools as of Friday afternoon.
The state now has 41 cases, officials said during a 5 p.m. news conference Friday.
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