Omicron Continues To 'Significantly Impact' In-Person Learning As 2 More Philly Schools Go Virtual To Bring Total Over 100

Philadelphia PA

13 January, 2022

6:36 PM

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By Kerri Corrado, CBS Philadelphia January 13, 2022 The number of Philadelphia schools switching to virtual learning this week is now over 100. Two more schools have joined the growing list because of the COVID-19 surge brought upon by the omicron variant. Right now, a total of 101 schools are virtual. On Wednesday afternoon, Superintendent Dr. William Hite gave an update on what's being done to keep students safe. "It is an understatement that this school year has not been easy or predictable," Hite said. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.