887 people in quarantine prompts remote learning switch at local school district Lancaster County school officials reported 887 students and staff in quarantine the week after winter break, which prompted six schools to switch to remote learning. Author: Tanya Mendis Updated: 9:53 AM EST January 12, 2021 INDIAN LAND, S.C. — Less than a week after students returned from winter break, Lancaster County School District reported 887 students and staff members were in quarantine, and six schools switched to remote learning. “It feels like a no-win situation but we’re doing the best we can,” said Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Phipps. Lancaster County School District is home to 22 schools. By Monday, district leaders announced more than 20% of them would have to operate under the remote instruction model due to “staffing issues.”