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Wilson County schools closed for the week; 2,000 students, 138 teachers out with illness

Wilson County Schools has canceled classes for the rest of this week because of illness with more than 2,000 students and 138 teachers out sick on Monday.

“Obviously, we don’t close school for almost an entire week, unless the situation is very serious," Director of Schools Donna Wright said. "The last thing we want is for this to spread to even more students and staff. Hopefully these 4 days off, plus the weekend, and the holiday on Monday will give everyone time to recuperate and come back well.”