In an effort to contain the spread of Omicron, Jersey City public schools will return to remote learning for the start of the year.
“We have a surge in the number of individuals testing positive due to the highly contagious Omicron variant,” states the Jersey City Public Schools website. “As a precautionary measure, we return to virtual instruction for a week effective Monday, January 3, 2022. We anticipate returning to in-person learning on Monday, January 10, 2022.”
The number of Covid-19 Jersey City cases has skyrocketed in the past few weeks. Even Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop tested positive for Covid-19 last month. The city’s 7-day rolling average of new cases is 485 with single day infections reaching up to 650.
“The District’s decision to temporarily switch to virtual learning is difficult. Still, the administration and the Board are mindful of the health and well-being of our students, staff, and community,” reads a notice to parents.
