CHILTON, Texas (FOX 44) – The Chilton Independent School District in a tweet stated that they will be closing their schools and facilities in response to a surge in flu cases.

The district plans to close their facilities Thursday, November 11 – Monday, November 14.

Due to the high rate of illnesses among students and staff, the GermBlast Corporation will disinfect all Chilton ISD facilities and busses before Monday, November 14.

FOX 44 will keep you updated as we learn more.