Stafford High School had 670 students absent on Monday, Oct. 24, after 1,000 students reported flu-like and gastrointestinal illnesses last week, the reports continue.
The school has canceled activities and athletic events through Tuesday, Oct. 25 to try and prevent the spread of the illness to other schools after the outbreak.
Over the weekend, the school was reportedly deep cleaned and disinfected to prevent further spread of illness. The Virginia Department of Health has reportedly recommended keeping the school open.
Around 2,100 students attend Stafford High School.
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