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Athletics postponed at Novi High School until Sept. 20 due to virus outbreak

Posted at 10:19 PM, Sep 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-16 22:41:14-04

NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) — Athletics at Novi High School have been postponed after five students at the school tested positive for the virus, prompting classes to switch to virtual learning for the remainder of the week.

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All athletic events, including practices, has been postponed until Sept. 20. Students are also not allowed to use athletic facilities at Novi high school or middle school for the time being. However, Novi middle school athletic events will continue to run as scheduled, according to the district.

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