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Friday, July 3, 2020

As COVID cases rise, Miami-Dade Schools will require mandatory masks when school begins

On the same day authorities took new steps to address the recent surge in Florida COVID-19 cases, Miami-Dade County Public Schools signed off on a plan Wednesday to reopen schools this fall, calling for smaller classes, a mix of in-person, online and hybrid teaching models and masks mandated for all.
The nine-member School Board unanimously approved the district’s reopening plan, which depends on the county transitioning to Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan by Aug. 24, the first day of classes. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho characterized the plan as “nimble” and a “work in progress.” He said the district will prepare for a fully online fall if necessary, due to the rising COVID-19 cases.
Miami-Dade County reported 1,141 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths on Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 37,961 cases and 1,000 deaths, the highest in the state...
...The district will install plastic barriers “where appropriate” and implement one-way hallways. The plan mandates schools to increase cleaning during the school days; Carvalho said the district will allocate more resources to pay for additional cleaning supplies and pay for overtime work...

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