New York City public schools will reopen in September after closing in spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) said Thursday.
De Blasio said in his daily briefing that the city is “full steam ahead for September,” with a goal of “the maximum number of kids in our schools as we begin.”
The mayor said schools without the physical space to practice social distancing and accommodate all students will open a staggered schedule that will be determined “well in advance,” with face masks required and all buildings undergoing daily deep cleaning.
“We know the sheer logistical challenges with schools that were overcrowded before the coronavirus and now have to practice social distancing,” de Blasio added.
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