Prince George’s County Elementary School Temporarily Closes After Illness Outbreak
An elementary school in Prince George's County has temporarily closed due to an illness outbreak that has sickened dozens of students and staff members.
Washington, DC, October 28, 2026 —
An elementary school in Prince George’s County has temporarily closed after an illness outbreak sickened dozens of students and staff members, according to the available information.
The school’s name, the type of illness and the date the closure began were not provided. It is also unclear how many people have become ill, beyond the report that the outbreak has affected dozens of students and staff.
No information was provided about how long the school is expected to remain closed or when students and employees may return. Details about any public health investigation, measures taken at the school or guidance issued to families were also not available.
The closure is described as temporary, but no reopening timeline or conditions for resuming in-person classes were specified. The information provided does not identify the source of the outbreak or say whether additional schools or facilities have been affected.
Further details, including statements from school officials or health authorities, were not included in the available summary. The scope of the outbreak and its effect on school operations therefore remain limited to the reported closure and the illnesses among dozens of students and staff members.
Story summarized from the original created by Melanie.Alnwick@fox.com (Melanie Alnwick) on www.fox5dc.com, see more information here.
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