Detroit School Closes Due to Illness Outbreak and Student Death

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A Detroit daycare has identified the illness that spread to 17 children this week and caused the center to close as hand, foot, and mouth disease. The daycare is undergoing a deep clean using industrial strength cleaning solutions and is closed for the rest of the week. Garvey Academy is also closed until Monday so it can receive a deep clean. Parents should continue to monitor their children for symptoms.
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