2 Pittsburgh-area schools to go remote this week due to increase in COVID-19 cases

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By Taylor Spirito

ALLEGHENY COUNTY — Two Pittsburgh-area schools are going remote for this week because of an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) 6–12 exceeded its 5% threshold for positive cases, with 38 reported today, according to Pittsburgh Public Schools spokesperson Ebony Pugh.

Sto-Rox Primary Center will also be going remote for an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Sto-Rox will return to the classroom on May 12 and will be delivering bagged breakfasts, lunches, school work packets and Chromebooks at the following locations:

CAPA will be returning to school on May 13 and masks will be required for all staff, students and visitors until May 20, unless Allegheny County’s community level reaches medium.

  • Pleasant Ridge - 9:45 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.
  • Meyer’s Ridge - 10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
  • Helen & Catherine -10:55 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
  • Hays Manor - 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
  • Jr/Sr High School (by cafeteria entrance) - 11:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

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