Coronavirus Closures: School Districts Across Colorado Extend Spring Break

(CBS4) - Across Colorado, school districts are extending their spring break by a week or more in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. There are 48 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Colorado as of Friday morning. Nine of those are in Denver. An additional 22 have been quarantined. They are not symptomatic.

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The following school districts have announced new closures due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus:

• 27J Schools - Closed March 13 through March 27
• Aspen Academy - Remote learning March 16 through March 20
• Aurora Public Schools - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Bennett School District 29J - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Bethlehem Lutheran School - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Bishop Machebeuf High School - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Boulder Valley School District - Closed March 13 through March 27
• Cherry Creek School District - Closed March 13 through March 27
• Cherry Hills Christian Schools - Remote learning March 23 through March 27
• Clear Creek School District will be closed March 16-March 27
• Crown Pointe Academy - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Denver Academy - Closed March 16 through March 30
• Denver Public Schools - Closed March 16 through April 6
• Douglas County School District - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Eaton School District RE-2 - Closed March 16 through March 29
• Jeffco Public Schools - "Remote Learning & Work Plan" in effect March 16 through March 20, spring break week after that
• Joshua School For Autism Boulder - Closed March 16 through April 6
• Joshua School For Autism Denver - Closed March 16 through April 6
• Lake County School District R1 - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Littleton Public Schools - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Lotus School For Excellence - Remote learning March 23 through March 27
• Mile High Academy - Remote learning March 23 through March 27
• Pinnacle Charter School - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Poudre School District Spring break extended March 16-27
• Ricks Center For Gifted Children - Closed March 16 through April 6
• Thompson R2-J School District - Closed March 16 through March 27
• Vrain Valley School District - Closed March 13 through March 27
• Weld RE-3J School District - Closed March 13 through March 27
• Westminster Public Schools - Closed March 16 through March 30

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Additional Information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:

• Practice good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. In the absence of soap and water, use hand-sanitizer; use your elbow or sleeve to cover coughs and sneezes
• Stay home if you're sick; keep your children home if they are sick. The illness can last for many days so make preparations now to work from home if possible.
• We advise Coloradans to always be prepared for an emergency– like a large snowstorm– and have a plan for your family. Make sure to have 72 hours of key supplies on hand like medications, infant formula, diapers, pet food, etc. FEMA guidance for pre-pandemic COVID-19 preparedness is available on Ready.gov.
• Stay informed with reliable, up-to-date information. People who have general questions about coronavirus disease 2019, can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org, for answers in English and Spanish (Español), Mandarin (普通话), and more.