Flu outbreak forces an entire school district in Oklahoma to cancel classes for rest of week

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MORRIS, Okla. — An entire Oklahoma school district canceled classes Wednesday through Friday after schools reported excessive flu absences among much of the staff.

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Morris Public Schools said Monday's absences were at 20 percent, and Tuesday's were at more than 30 percent.

Wrestlers will need to contact the coach about scheduled meets.

Basketball teams will continue competition in the county tournament.

The district asks that ill students stay home when school resumes.