Wayne County Schools Empty From Flu
Nov 16, 2006 08:31 AM
http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=5687960
The Wayne County School District shut its doors Wednesday after hundreds of children and teachers have called in sick.
Student and teacher absences have been on the rise since last week, but when that number jumped up to 20 percent, the district took action.
The district was having problems finding available substitutes for flu-struck teachers, and 320 students called in sick Tuesday.
One local doctor said this was the worst instance of the flu he had ever seen. Dr. Joe Hall recommended closing the schools.
"This is the worse year, this early in the year," Hall said.
To slow the spread of the illness, the school closed early for Thanksgiving.
"This time, it seems like it's taking longer for the kids to overcome this sickness," Wayne County School Superintendent Jerry Pigg said.
School board members said doctors felt the sickness would peak this weekend so they canceled school.
They said it's the worst they've seen in a while and felt the quick changes in the temperature were to blame.
"The only way that we can get rid of this is to stay home and get well, so I agree with them," parent Tina Bowling said.
Nov 16, 2006 08:31 AM
http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=5687960
The Wayne County School District shut its doors Wednesday after hundreds of children and teachers have called in sick.
Student and teacher absences have been on the rise since last week, but when that number jumped up to 20 percent, the district took action.
The district was having problems finding available substitutes for flu-struck teachers, and 320 students called in sick Tuesday.
One local doctor said this was the worst instance of the flu he had ever seen. Dr. Joe Hall recommended closing the schools.
"This is the worse year, this early in the year," Hall said.
To slow the spread of the illness, the school closed early for Thanksgiving.
"This time, it seems like it's taking longer for the kids to overcome this sickness," Wayne County School Superintendent Jerry Pigg said.
School board members said doctors felt the sickness would peak this weekend so they canceled school.
They said it's the worst they've seen in a while and felt the quick changes in the temperature were to blame.
"The only way that we can get rid of this is to stay home and get well, so I agree with them," parent Tina Bowling said.