Universities go online-only as state advises against closures

Wearing protective equipment, workers sanitize classroom equipment and furniture Sunday evening, March 8, at South Meadows Middle School in Hillsboro.

UPDATE: On Thursday, March 12, the governor's office issued guidance to schools, while banning all gatherings of more than 250 people.

Amid the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, state authorities are advising public schools and universities to disinfect, rather than shut down.