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Barbourville City School in Kentucky announced its closure due to a staff shortage caused by illness. The winter months make it easier for illnesses to spread, and the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness about infectious diseases. It is advised for sick individuals to stay home and get vaccinated to prevent the spread of illness. The school plans to resume classes on Monday.
Mayor Evans has announced an increase in pay for city lifeguards in an effort to attract more applicants and address the current staff shortage. The pay increase will be effective immediately and is expected to encourage more individuals to apply for the position.
Ukraine's atomic energy company, Energoatom, has warned of a potential "catastrophic lack of qualified personnel" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine due to Russia's plan to relocate around 2,700 Ukrainian staff. The plant was captured by Russian forces in February 2022, and the exact number of workers currently at the plant is not known. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that low staffing levels "seriously compromised" nuclear safety and security. The evacuation order of civilians from the area, including plant workers, has fuelled fears of a potential catastrophic incident.