Three Rivers Schools closing after nearly 600 students call in sick!

Wow, that sounds like a FLU epidemic to me.

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HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio —

Three Rivers Local School District in Cleves is closing Thursday and Friday after nearly 600 students called out due to illness over the past few days, the district's superintendent said.

School officials said the number of absences related to the cold or flu have been rising each day. After talking with health officials, they have decided to close the school district Thursday and Friday.

School officials said it's best to close the school to prevent anyone else from getting sick.

During the closure, a custodial team will disinfect and sanitize the campus while students rest at home, school officials said.

All after-school events will also be canceled starting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.