Dozens of sick children prompts temporary closure of elementary school in Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- Princeton Elementary School in Prince George's County will be closed for the rest of the week due to a sickness outbreak among dozens of students and staff. According to a release sent out Wednesday night, "rising respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses" have struck 48 students and 16 staff so far, with most reporting influenza-like and gastroenteritis-like symptoms. "The temporary closure allows for the necessary infectious period to pass and enables facility crews to conduct a comprehensive deep cleaning and sanitization of the school building," said Associate Superintendent Denise Douglas.

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WilluChill News DeskPrince George's County · Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:53 AM UTC

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