All public school corporations in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties have temporarily closed amid coronavirus concerns.Â
The closures are an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, which has claimed nearly 50 lives in America and thousands worldwide. Schools in Ohio, Washington, Maryland and several other states have been closed statewide, most through early to mid-April.Â
The number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana remained at 12 on Friday, while Illinois announced the number of cases there has reached 46.
Here is the information on NWI schools that have closed:
Gary Community School Corp. is closed through April 3. During the closure, Gary schools have partnered with churches and organizations, which will serve breakfast and lunch to students at multiple locations.