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Toms River schools reported 251 COVID-19 cases with 864 students and 33 staff members placed under quarantine as of Wednesday morning.
The district began the school year with a mask optional policy in non-air conditioned areas, NJ Advance Media reports.
Masks were also optional for eight school days due to excessive heat.
Face coverings were apparently only made mandatory on Sept. 20.
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