List of school closures due to coronavirus outbreak
Schools across the region are closing as coronavirus spreads.
Schools across the region are closing as coronavirus spreads.
Bergen County schools to close amid coronavirus crisis
Bergen County schools will close.
Bergen County schools will close.
Ireland closing all schools amid coronavirus outbreak
Ireland is closing all schools, colleges, childcare facilities and cultural institutions until March 29.
Ireland is closing all schools, colleges, childcare facilities and cultural institutions until March 29.
Cuomo: SUNY, CUNY classes to move online on March 19
SUNY and CUNY will be moving classes online on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SUNY and CUNY will be moving classes online on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nassau schools prepare for distance learning
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Robot in classroom is changing way autism students learn, teachers say
At only two feet in stature, Milo the robot is making a huge difference in the lives of New Jersey students.
At only two feet in stature, Milo the robot is making a huge difference in the lives of New Jersey students.
Columbia, NYU, Fordham, other campuses empty over COVID-19 concerns
Dozens of universities have canceled in-person classes and moved instruction online amid fears over the new coronavirus,
Dozens of universities have canceled in-person classes and moved instruction online amid fears over the new coronavirus,
Long Island schools prepare for spread of coronavirus
Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.
Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.
Columbia, Hofstra cancel classes due to coronavirus concerns
Columbia University has canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday and will conduct classes remotely for the rest of the week after someone connected with the school was quarantined as a result of exposure to the coronavirus.
Columbia University has canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday and will conduct classes remotely for the rest of the week after someone connected with the school was quarantined as a result of exposure to the coronavirus.
Alabama may end ban on yoga in schools, but kids wouldn't be able to say 'namaste'
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Cuomo declares State of Emergency as NY reaches 76 coronavirus cases
The number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state is rising.
The number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state is rising.
Coronavirus: 3 UCLA students under quarantine after testing for COVID-19
Three UCLA students that were being tested for coronavirus all tested negative for the disease, according to school officials.
Three UCLA students that were being tested for coronavirus all tested negative for the disease, according to school officials.
New Jersey schools prepare to teach kids at home if coronavirus outbreak worsens
Officials in New Jersey are urging community leaders to not delay making contingency plans for a worsening public health crisis. That includes possibly closing schools.
Officials in New Jersey are urging community leaders to not delay making contingency plans for a worsening public health crisis. That includes possibly closing schools.
Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school’s trip to Italy
Questions are being raised after it was reported that a teacher, 44 students and six staff members from James Madison High School in Sheepshead Bay spent their winter break in one of the so-called “hot zones” of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Questions are being raised after it was reported that a teacher, 44 students and six staff members from James Madison High School in Sheepshead Bay spent their winter break in one of the so-called “hot zones” of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school's trip to Italy
A school trip to areas in Italy affected by the coronavirus during the winter break has led to concerns abut protocols to deal with the virus in New York City.
A school trip to areas in Italy affected by the coronavirus during the winter break has led to concerns abut protocols to deal with the virus in New York City.
Yeshiva University student tests positive for coronavirus
A student at Yeshiva University who is the son of a coronavirus patient has tested positive for coronavirus, according to university officials.
A student at Yeshiva University who is the son of a coronavirus patient has tested positive for coronavirus, according to university officials.
Westchester synagogue closed; congregants self-quarantined
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Second confirmed case of coronavirus in New York
The 50-year-old man and attorney from New Rochelle in Westchester County commuted to work in Manhattan while infected.
The 50-year-old man and attorney from New Rochelle in Westchester County commuted to work in Manhattan while infected.
Schools shut down in several European countries
Tens of thousands of students in virus cluster zones are home from school in France on Tuesday, with a smaller number in Germany and Poland facing quarantines or days without class.
Tens of thousands of students in virus cluster zones are home from school in France on Tuesday, with a smaller number in Germany and Poland facing quarantines or days without class.