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Schools Placed On Hiatus In Stafford Over Coronavirus Concerns

Similar to many neighboring towns, Stafford students will not attend classes for a two-week period.

Similar to many neighboring towns, Stafford students will not attend classes for a two-week period.
Similar to many neighboring towns, Stafford students will not attend classes for a two-week period. (Tim Jensen/Patch Media Corp.)

STAFFORD, CT — Growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic has prompted school officials in Stafford to suspend operations for a minimum of two weeks.

A message posted Thursday on the Stafford Public Schools website reads:

In an abundance of caution, the Stafford Public Schools will be closed for a minimum of two weeks, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.

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