Potosi School District closes schools due to flu outbreak

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POTOSI, Mo. – An increase in the number of flu cases has caused the Potosi School District to close for the remainder of the week.

The announcement was made Wednesday evening after the sickness had spread to students and staff.

Students will be utilizing an alternative method of instruction (AMI). Classes will resume in person on Feb. 18, the district stated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated earlier this week that flu activity throughout the country is the highest it has been in 15 years, when the swine flu pandemic hit the nation.

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