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Michigan reports 51 new school-related COVID-19 outbreaks as cases surge

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In this March 6, 2020, photo, a classroom is seen vacant through a window at Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, R.I., as the school remains closed following a confirmed case of the coronavirus. As a growing number of schools around the country close their doors because of the new coronavirus, they are confronted with the dilemma of whether to move classes online and run the risk of leaving behind the many students who don't have internet or computers at home, or parents with flexible work schedule. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Posted at 4:32 PM, Apr 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-12 16:31:59-04

(WXYZ) — The State of Michigan reported 51 new COVID-19 outbreaks at schools as cases continue to rise in the state.

It comes at a time when Michigan sees a surge in COVID-19 cases, especially among young people.

Many schools are going virtual for the weeks after spring break amid rising cases, and the state opened up dozens of temporary COVID-19 test sites for students and families returning from spring break.

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