South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Sunday the temporary closure of schools across the state as nine new cases of COVID-19 were identified.
The governor said schools will be closed beginning Monday and going through the end of March.
Food centers will be set up for students reliant on food provided in schools.
McMaster’s decision applies to South Carolina’s public schools, although some private educational institutions across the state have already announced cancellations of their own.
“We are going to get through this as we’ve gotten through other things, by remaining calm,” McMaster said in the appearance at the state emergency management division.
Food centers will be set up for students reliant on food provided in schools.
McMaster’s decision applies to South Carolina’s public schools, although some private educational institutions across the state have already announced cancellations of their own.
“We are going to get through this as we’ve gotten through other things, by remaining calm,” McMaster said in the appearance at the state emergency management division.
Also from news conference:
Officials said teachers and school staff will receive pay throughout the closure.
State Superintendent Molly Spearman has asked the federal government to cancel the statewide testing that usually happens in the spring.
Transportation officials are working on providing school buses with hardware to deliver WiFi to remote areas so children can continue learning.
The governor asked that public gatherings — indoor and outdoor — be limited to 100 people or less. That, however, does not include state or government gatherings or businesses.
Elections have been postponed and rescheduled until after May 1
Elections have been postponed and rescheduled until after May 1
On Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency throughout the state to enhance the state’s response to the COVID-19 virus’ impact on the South Carolina.
Additional actions to be included in the governor’s executive order:
All state government offices shall remain open for operation during their normal business hour
Visitation at state and local correctional facilities in all 46 counties shall be suspended immediately
DHEC shall immediately restrict visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities with the exception of end of life situations
State price gouging laws shall go into effect immediately
The State Emergency Management Plan shall be activated
All state government offices shall remain open for operation during their normal business hour
Visitation at state and local correctional facilities in all 46 counties shall be suspended immediately
DHEC shall immediately restrict visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities with the exception of end of life situations
State price gouging laws shall go into effect immediately
The State Emergency Management Plan shall be activated
AnMed Health restricting patient visitation and visiting hours after two patients tested positive for COVID-19 at AnMed Health Sunday.
