Norovirus, flu prompted school closures in Georgia
The Polk School District closed down schools and facilities on Friday and Monday, citing flu and norovirus cases. The school district said the closures allowed for a deep cleaning after it reported on Thursday that 761 students and 63 school-level staff members were sick.
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GA school district closing buildings to deep clean after ‘excessive’ norovirus, flu absences
POLK COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia school district will close its buildings on Friday to take preventative measures due to the flu and norovirus. Polk County Schools district says there have been “excessive” student absences. The district will transition students to a Learn-From-Home Day on Friday to deep clean buildings.
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Invasive snails in Georgia can kill you, wildlife agency warns
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