(KNZA)--Highland Community College has announced its Highland campus will go to remote learning for the remainder of the semester.

The college made the announcement Tuesday in a post on its Facebook page.

The college had transitioned to remote learning Monday due to a rise in COVID cases in Doniphan County and students were scheduled to return Thursday for on-site instruction.

The college says they have been fortunate their positive cases this fall have been few and all have recovered. However, positive cases in the communities surrounding them continue to increase at a rapid and alarming rate. The college said it felt staying with remote learning was the best decision to keep students, faculty and staff safe.

Campus offices, Library, Campus Housing, Wellness Center, Cafeteria and all campus services will remain open for students needing assistance.

The college says students may choose to leave and return home. Students wishing to stay until noon on November 25th may do so.