DOVER, Del. - Schools across Delmarva have officially closed their doors for the next two weeks, as government and health officials hope to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Delaware's Governor John Carney made the decision late last night to put public schools on hiatus, following the lead of Maryland and Virginia in closing schools for two weeks.
In a public letter, Carney advises school administrators to "undertake a deep cleaning of their facilities during the two week closure."
Capital School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Shelton said the district is working closely with state agencies as more information becomes available.
"The primary goal is the health and safety of our kids, families, and staff," said Shelton. The Kent County, Del., district was working to provide students with supplemental learning they could take home with them when the governor made his decision to close the schools. Shelton said there are still ways for students to keep up with their studies. "Nationally there are a lot of companies that are offering things that would normally be paid versions for free. So we will give online opportunities for our families that have the access," he explained. But for some families like Simone Mohr's, this two week break will be a stressful one. "It's definitely an inconvenience, for parents, not just moms, you know I'm a single mom I have four kids myself. So to find care and sitters, and I'm sure the daycares will be closing next. So it's like what are we supposed to do?" said Mohr. That is the question many parents will be asking in the coming days. Schools will be closed from March 16 and March 27.