BRIEF: Bedford County Schools Closing Tomorrow for Disinfection

Oct 16, 02:34 PM

Current Headlines: By The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va.

Oct. 16--All Bedford County schools will be closed tomorrow for disinfection after a Staunton River High School senior died Monday from a suspected case of MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant staph infection.

School officials confirmed the senior was Ashton Bonds, 17.

Staunton River parents can pick their children up from school early today if they want.

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Oct. 16: Officials suspect MRSA in Bedford County student's death

Oct. 12: Staunton River student may show signs of MRSA, some fear

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