LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Schools in one of the largest school districts in Maine are going remote this week because illness is preventing bus drivers from working.

Lewiston school Superintendent Jake Langlais said in a Sunday letter to parents that the transportation staff is dealing with three positive cases of the coronavirus and two other medical situations.

“I know this impacts each and every family,” the letter said. “However, if we cannot transport our students we need to be remote.”