“Outbreak” Strikes Alabama Elementary School, Shuts Down Classes: Nearly 800 Students Absent on Wednesday
Fairhope, Alabama – State health officials in Alabama are currently investigating a concerning “gastrointestinal outbreak” at Fairhope West Elementary School in Baldwin County. The school made the decision to close its doors through Friday after nearly 800 students were absent on Wednesday. Out of the 974 total students, only 201 were present for classes, indicating a significant number of absences due to the outbreak. While not all 773 absent students were reported as ill, symptoms …