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Investigation into Bacterial Meningitis Deaths of Colorado Teachers Prompts School Closures and Student Returns.

Classes have resumed at Eaglecrest High School in Colorado after two teachers died over the weekend with symptoms of bacterial meningitis. The causes of death are still pending, and the school closed to allow public health officials to identify students or staff who may have been in close contact with the infected staff person. The district added that school and district mental health support staff will be available for students.

via CNN|

#autopsies #bacterial-meningitis #colorado

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Multiple Teacher Deaths Force Closure of Colorado High School.

Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, Denver, closed after two of its teachers died, at least one due to symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis. The Integrated Learning Center program will remain closed until Monday. It is unclear whether the case was an isolated incident or part of a broader outbreak. The local health department is working closely with the Cherry Creek School District to perform contact tracing.

via USA TODAY|

#bacterial-meningitis #denver #eaglecrest-high-school

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Multiple Colorado Teachers Die from Suspected Meningitis Infection

A third teacher from the Cherry Creek School District, Scott Nash, has passed away, following the deaths of Maddie Schmidt and Judith Geoffroy. The cause of Nash's death has not been released, and the district does not believe it is related to bacterial meningitis, which was suspected in Schmidt's case. The deaths were deemed natural causes, and Geoffroy's cause of death is still under investigation. Eaglecrest High School was closed on Wednesday, and the district is working to identify those who may have been in close contact with Schmidt.

via FOX 31 Denver|

#bacterial-meningitis #cherry-creek-school-district #eaglecrest-high-school

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Colorado High School Cancels Classes Following Teacher's Suspected Meningitis Death

Eaglecrest High School in Colorado canceled classes and afterschool activities after a teacher died from suspected bacterial meningitis. The school district is working with the Arapahoe County Public Health Department to identify students or staff who may have been in close contact with the infected teacher. The district will offer preventative antibiotics to staff and families of students who were determined to be in close contact with the teacher. Bacterial meningitis is a serious illness that can be treated with antibiotics, but it can be contagious and spread through contact with saliva or nose or throat discharges.

via Fox Business|

#antibiotics #bacterial-meningitis #cherry-creek-school-district

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Second Colorado High School Teacher Dies from Suspected Meningitis Infection

A second teacher at Eaglecrest High School in the Cherry Creek School District, Judith Geoffroy, has died over the weekend, following the death of another teacher, Maddie Schmidt, who had symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis. Both deaths were of natural causes and unrelated. The school was closed on Wednesday, and mental health support staff will be available for students and staff.

via FOX 31 Denver|

#cherry-creek-school-district #eaglecrest-high-school #education

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Multiple Colorado Educators Die from Suspected Meningitis Infections, School Closures Ensue.

Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, Colorado cancelled classes and activities after a teacher, Maddie Schmidt, died from suspected bacterial meningitis. The Arapahoe County Public Health Department is working with the school to identify individuals who may have been in close contact with the infected staff member and will offer preventative antibiotics. PSAT and SAT testing scheduled for Wednesday will be rescheduled.

via CBS News|

#bacterial-meningitis #classes-cancelled #colorado