Ohio Governor: Spring Break Extended To Three Weeks For All Schools

Spring break starts Monday for all Ohio schools.

(Columbus, Oh.) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued another order in effort to combat Coronavirus (COVID-19).

DeWine announced Thursday afternoon that all Ohio schools will be on a three-week spring break due to the Coronavirus. The three-week spring break will begin on Monday, March 16.

The announcement comes after a fifth positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Ohio. 

DeWine has been steadfast in trying to limit the spread of the virus in Ohio. DeWine has also issued an order limiting mass gatherings of 100 or more people. That includes auditoriums, stadiums, arenas, large conference rooms, meeting halls, cafeterias, or any other confined indoor or outdoor space. 

The order does not include normal operations at airports, bus and train stations, medical facilities, shopping malls, shopping centers or other spaces where 100 or more people may be in transit.

Locally, Harrison High School is taking their own precautions. Athletic director Mark Meibers announced today that all athletic activities have been cancelled until further notice. 

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