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Christmas chaos as states and territories close borders against Northern Beaches Sydney cluster; NSW cases balloon to 17; French president diagnosed with COVID-19
French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, following a week when he has met with numerous European leaders. The French and Spanish prime ministers are among those self-isolating because they had recent contact with him. Macron took a test “as soon as the first symptoms appeared” and will self-isolate for seven days, …
Fayetteville City Schools to continue virtual learning after Christmas break
Posted: Dec 16, 2020 / 04:40 PM CST / Updated: Dec 16, 2020 / 04:40 PM CST FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. — Fayetteville City Schools will start its semester after Christmas from home. Superintendent Bill Hopkins said Wednesday afternoon that the district would continue virtual learning for all students Jan. 6-12. Students who have chosen traditional in-class …
Experts question idea Christmas lockdown would fuel rule-breaking | World news
Behavioural experts and government advisers have challenged the idea that tightening rules at Christmas would reduce compliance and fuel rule-breaking. Provided the government explained the rationale for any change in the rules, and didn’t punish anyone who failed to comply, most people would adjust their Christmas plans, experts said – particularly if they were offered …
Pound, Va. issued health violation notice after residents ignore COVID-19 guidelines at Christmas parade | WJHL
POUND, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Pound, Virginia was issued a violation of Governor Ralph Northam’s executive order after residents did not follow COVID-19 guidance at the town’s Christmas parade. According to Brad Stallard, Environmental Health Manager for the LENOWISCO Health District, the notice was issued after the town’s parade on December 6. The …
Pandemic doesn’t break first lady holiday hospital tradition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic break a decadeslong tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children’s hospital at the holidays. She planned her fourth and final holiday visit as first lady to Children’s National on Tuesday, continuing a tradition begun more than 70 years ago by first lady Bess Truman. …
COVID cases close 4 PAISD campuses; 1 expected to reopen before Christmas break – Port Arthur News
Four campuses within the Port Arthur Independent School District will be closed when school resumes Monday, with one expected to open back-up Tuesday and the other three to remain closed through the Christmas break. On Saturday, Memorial High School was notified a student involved in an extracurricular activity tested positive for COVID-19. In order to …
Windham County school district to go remote after Christmas break
TOWNSHEND, Vt. (WCAX) – A local school district is already looking ahead to the New Year. The Windham Southeast Supervisory Union says they will be doing remote learning after Christmas vacation. This will be from January 4 – 8. Superintendent Andy Skarzynski says it was a tough decision, but because of a surge in COVID …
Families harvest live Christmas trees in break from hectic year | News
Trekking through dry brush and bristly green trees, families walked through Roger Schultz Community Park on Saturday morning in search of the perfect Christmas tree. Manhattan Parks and Recreation held its fifth annual Red Cedar Holiday Harvest Saturday, allowing families to cut down and take home their own trees for free, which in turn, helped …
Glass donations needed to break record
Expect a dry and quiet night. With light winds and falling temperatures, it’s possible for some areas of fog to develop and bring reduced visibility to the roads by tomorrow. Expect to scrape frost off your cars again if you are up early enough. We’ll likely end the night with a partly cloudy sky, with …
Russell County Public Schools to continue 100% remote learning throughout Christmas break; suspends athletics | WJHL
by: News Channel 11 Staff Posted: Dec 5, 2020 / 02:54 PM EST / Updated: Dec 5, 2020 / 02:55 PM EST RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Russell County Public Schools (RCPS) officials announced Saturday that the school system will continue with its 100% remote instructional model throughout its Christmas break. RCPS also announced it …