Clarksville Academy Closes For Remainder Of Week Due To Flu

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Clarksville Academy has closed its doors due to a large flu outbreak in the school.

School headmaster Kay Drew sent a letter to parents to inform them that school would be closed from Wednesday, November 7, until students return from holiday on Tuesday, November 13.

Drew said that a large number of absences due to illness among staff and students have reported this week.

Students exhibiting flu-like signs were asked to stay home for 7 days from the beginning date of symptoms or until the student is completely well and without fever for 24 hours.

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