Around 1,000 students at a Virginia high school were absent this week with flu-like symptoms, according to officials.
Stafford County Public Schools spokeswoman Sandra Osborn told The Washington Post on Oct. 21 that about 1,000 Stafford High School students were absent from class with “flu-like/gastrointestinal symptoms.” Stafford High has about 2,100 students.
“Our Health Services team is working with the local health department to identify the root cause of the illness,” she told other news outlets.
School activities through the weekend were canceled, said the Stafford High School website.
“Due to the high number of student and staff illnesses reported this week, all Stafford High School activities and athletics scheduled through Sunday, October 23, are canceled,” a message reads. “We will reassess conditions on Monday and provide you with further information.”…