ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County school officials have decided to postpone practices for fall sports because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Officials said fall athletics and marching band practices, which were set to begin on Monday, have been postponed until further notice.
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— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) July 21, 2020
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Teams will still be allowed to hold conditioning workouts.
The Florida High School Athletic Association met Monday to discuss fall sports.
#BREAKING Just got this email from @OCPSnews fall athletics & marching band postponed. @WFTV #backtoschool #Orlando #OrangeCounty #florida pic.twitter.com/3PAic6ZKCn
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) July 21, 2020
It was decided that it should be up to each individual school when to allow practice for those sports to start back up.
Officials said they are working on a plan to modify the fall sports schedules with a focus on student health and safety.
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