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September 23, 2009
Georgia School for the Deaf students sent home due to illness
The Georgia School for the Deaf is the latest to have students sent home for flu-like symptoms.
Lee Shiver, director of the state-run GSD in Cave Spring, said Thursday the school sent home 22 students since Sunday.
He said the school plans to allow the students to return to school Sunday once their fevers break, and it has not affected school operations.
“We’re still planning on playing the Tennessee School for the Deaf in this weekend’s football game,” Shiver said.
Rome and Floyd County school officials said they have seen some sick students, but nothing alarming.
Rome City Schools Superintendent Gayland Cooper said they are giving students basic information to keep from spreading illnesses.
“Cough into your sleeve, wash your hands frequently and students with a temperature are sent home until their fever breaks without medication,” Cooper said.
If a widespread outbreak does occur, Cooper said, the schools’ first move would be to consult with Dr. Wade Sellers, head of the Northwest Georgia Public Health.
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Posted by 4HL on September 23, 2009 4:12 AM
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