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Hardin-Central Schools Closed for Flu Outbreak

HARDIN, Mo. — A major flu outbreak at Hardin-Central schools has forced the school to shutdown Thursday and Friday.

Superintendent Mark Griffin told FOX 4 an average of 50 kids have been out sick this week — each day. The school only has about 250 students attending.

It’s unknown if any faculty members were affected.

Hardin is about 48 miles northeast of Kansas City.