Des Plaines School District 62 cancels classes for a week due to surge in COVID cases

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Des Plaines District 62 canceling classes due to COVID surge

Classes in Des Plaines School District 62 will be canceled starting Tuesday for the rest of the week.

Classes in Des Plaines School District 62 will be canceled starting Tuesday for the rest of the week. 

It comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. 

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According to the district, it will use emergency days instead of remote learning due to staff shortages. 

Students will return to school next Tuesday.