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Students at Juniata Elementary School in the Altoona Area School District will transition to virtual instruction, beginning today, because of recent positive COVID-19 cases.
Following guidelines set forth by the Department of Health, the Juniata Elementary School building and Juniata Elementary School -- grades K-3 -- will be temporarily closed for precautionary reasons.
Juniata Elementary will reopen to students and staff on Nov. 12, according to a release posted on the district's web page for parents and guardians by Charles A. Prijatelj, AASD superintendent.
Detailed information regarding instruction will be communicated to students and families by the building principal and individual teachers.
Steps to disinfect and sanitize the building and all common areas are underway.