PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – A number of Pittsburgh area schools are impacted by COVID-19 starting Tuesday. In the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Saint Therese School (Munhall) will be closed for in-person instruction Today and Wednesday. In-person classes are scheduled to resume on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Principal Jon Cuniak sent a message to parents informing them about the need for the closure, and detailing procedures for virtual learning. All athletic events (home and away) and extra-curricular activities are also cancelled. Serra Catholic High School (McKeesport) is also experiencing COVID-related staffing shortages, and has moved to online learning for Tuesday and Wednesday. Practices and extracurricular activities will continue. Pittsburgh Public Schools have announced that five schools: Pittsburgh Carrick High School, Pittsburgh Liberty PreK-5, Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, and Pittsburgh Whittier PreK-5 will reopen Tuesday for in-person learning while six other sites have been added to the District’s rolling building closures. Staff and students at 21 locations will work and learn remotely Tuesday.