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Updated November 13, 2020 6:48 p.m. EST
By Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter
The two words that fill the hearts of students everywhere with joy and bring smiles to the faces of teachers and even parents could become a thing of the past. The expansion of online instruction in school districts statewide during the coronavirus pandemic makes it easier for schools to simply shift to remote learning during inclement weather rather than cancel classes altogether for one or more days.
None of the area school districts contacted Friday said they have made a decision to abandon snow days in favor of remote learning. Some students, teachers and parents said they hope the districts don t.
Updated December 15, 2020 11:23 a.m. EST
By Nia Harden and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters
Cary, N.C. Wake County Public School System leaders recommended on Monday afternoon to the Wake County Board of Education that all students return to remote learning because of staffing issues.
Superintendent Cathy Moore said principals have been reporting a staffing shortage because of teachers being told to quarantine because of possible coronavirus exposure and recommended all students move to remote learning from Jan. 4-15. It gives us an opportunity to take a breath, said Board Chairman Keith Sutton.
In October, during the first week of in-person learning, 194 absences for teachers needing substitutes was reported. During that week, there was 84.7% sub availability. Last week, 494 absences were reported and sub availability had dropped to 64%.
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Sampson County reports 81 new cases since Friday.
In all, 12,257 tests have been performed since the start of the pandemic and Sampson County has had 4,362 positive cases.
A total of 54 people have died from COVID-19 issues countywide.
4:35 p.m.
Durham VA Health Care System announced that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
DVAHCS was selected for its ability to vaccinate large numbers of people and store the vaccines at extremely cold temperatures. We are very excited to provide a vaccine that has the potential to help get COVID-19 under control when used alongside public health measures such as masking, physical distancing and frequent handwashing, said Mr. Paul Crews, Durham VA Health Care System Executive Director.