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Luxemburg-Casco school board lifts COVID-19 restrictions

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Posted at 11:44 PM, May 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-07 00:57:46-04

LUXEMBURG, Wis. (NBC26) — The Luxemburg-Casco School District’s Board of Education voted to remove certain COVID-19 related restrictions during a special meeting Wednesday night.

In an email sent to staff, district officials said schools would be returning to pre-COVID protocols effective immediately.

Eased restrictions include:

  • Optional face coverings
  • No requirements for quarantining

The email stated people experiencing fever or vomiting can return to school 24 hours after no symptoms.

As of Thursday night, the districts COVID-19 dashboard showed 14 active cases and 62 close contacts. The number of active cases make up less than 1 percent of the district's population.

NBC26 reached out to school board members and the district superintendent for comment, but didn't receive a response.