PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia elementary school is closed because of potential asbestos issues.
Southwark Elementary in South Philadelphia will close for several weeks.
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Parents were allowed to grab their children's personal belongings on Friday morning.
The school's principal sent a letter to parents saying the dust that may contain asbestos was found.
He says that students and staff should plan to be virtual at the start of next week.
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This is the first school in Philadelphia to close this school year due to asbestos concerns.
Six schools were closed at various points last school year due to asbestos issues.