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Illnesses shut down area schools

Fairfield ISD joined several other area school districts in closing Friday, Jan. 31, because of a high number of student and staff absences due to illness.

Fairfield ISD joined several other area school districts in closing Friday, Jan. 31, because of a high number of student and staff absences due to illness.

Fairfield ISD Superintendent Joe Craig made the announcement about 7 p.m. the day before.

FISD nurses confirmed the illnesses among the district were Flu A, Flu B, Strep, and a stomach bug. Health officials have confirmed the flu is spreading rapidly in the area.

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