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Illness Outbreak Closes Maryland Elementary School After 64 Students and Staff Fall Sick
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Princeton Elementary School will remain closed through the end of the week after 64 students and staff fell ill with respiratory and stomach ailments, prompting a decision by school officials and the county health department.
- Cleaning and sanitization efforts are underway, focusing on high-touch surfaces, with all in-person and after-school activities canceled until the building is deemed safe to reopen.
- The outbreak is linked to a highly contagious illness, with experts noting a 400% increase in influenza cases recently, emphasizing the role of schools in germ transmission due to close contact among children.
- Health officials advise parents to keep sick children home, monitor symptoms, ensure vaccinations are up to date, and reinforce hygiene practices like handwashing and covering coughs to help prevent further spread.
