Salt Lake City School District students to return to classes

Salt Lake City School District students to return to classes

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A school district in northern Utah has reopened to elementary students after increased pressure from state lawmakers and parents during the coronavirus pandemic. The Salt Lake City School District board first voted to reopen middle schools and high schools after all teachers and staff were vaccinated, but it extended its vote to open all schools by Feb. 8. Salt Lake County Health Department epidemiologist Mary Hill said the schools reopened with all safety precautions and will likely continue to follow measures closely. Hill said the question now is whether bringing older students back to campuses will lead to an increase of social gatherings outside of the school, which could increase cases.