The New Hartford Central School District, which has been 100-percent virtual learning for the last two weeks because of a COVID-19 outbreak, has made the decision to extend their virtual restrictions. Superintendent Robert Nole announced in a letter to parents and community members on Wednesday that in order to keep students and staff safe, the school has decided to remain completely virtual until January 8th. Nole cited the increased amount of COVID-19 cases, not just within the district, but throughout Oneida County over the last 3 weeks. The 7 day average of positive cases is now over 8-percent in the Mohawk Valley region.