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Newsom hopes California schools won't be delayed by virus

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FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2019, file photo, students return to school at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex High School downtown Los Angeles. Surging coronavirus cases in California prompted a warning on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, from the nation's most populous county of a possible delay to classroom instruction in public schools next month. Los Angeles County public health officials say, on average, more than 10% of people tested for the virus end up having it, a rate not seen since late-April. Given the high number of cases, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said local school officials should prepare for delaying a return classroom instruction. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

By: Associated Press

Posted at 4:22 PM, Jul 08, 2020

and last updated 2020-07-08 19:22:36-04

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los Angeles County's public health director is urging local school officials to prepare for a possible delay of classroom instruction next month.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said that's a setback he would like to avoid by convincing more people to wear masks and avoid gatherings to slow the spread of the coroanvirus.

Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer urged school districts to have a “plan b” because of the uncertainty around the spread of the virus.

Newsom said school districts will decide for themselves if they can safely reopen. He said he hopes the school year is not delayed.

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Newsom hopes California schools won't be delayed by virus

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