(Providence, RI)--Governor Gina Raimondo on Monday announced the launch of a new real-time coronavirus support network for schools.The Education Operation Center consists of the National Guard and state agencies.Raimondo said when a student or staff member tests positive, the EOC will show up to test, isolate and quarantine so in-person learning interruptions are limited.She said the state has learned how to quickly deploy teams to handle other COVID-19 outbreaks at places like the state prison and nursing homes.The governor said she's established a facilities readiness team that will make sure every public school is compliant with health guidelines before receiving any students for the upcoming school year.
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