Flu-related illnesses force closures of schools in Blount County

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AFTERNOON, AND BLOUNT COUNTY SCHOOLS SAY FLU CASES HAVE INCREASED SO MUCH. HAYDEN PRIMARY AND HAYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW AND FRIDAY. THEY’LL HELP MINIMIZE THE SPREAD. HAYDEN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS WILL REMAIN OPE

An increase in illnesses has caused school closures in Blount County.According to a social media post, the Blount County Schools system reported an increase in flu-related illnesses in recent days at two schools in Hayden.School leaders decided as a precautionary measure to close Hayden Primary and Hayden Elementary School Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 20."We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we take these steps to protect the health and safety of our community," said the school system.All other Blount County schools, including Hayden Middle School and Hayden High School, will remain open those days, according to school leaders.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WVTM 13

HAYDEN, Ala. —

An increase in illnesses has caused school closures in Blount County.

According to a social media post, the Blount County Schools system reported an increase in flu-related illnesses in recent days at two schools in Hayden.

School leaders decided as a precautionary measure to close Hayden Primary and Hayden Elementary School Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.

"We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we take these steps to protect the health and safety of our community," said the school system.

All other Blount County schools, including Hayden Middle School and Hayden High School, will remain open those days, according to school leaders.

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