Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, October 6, 2026 — Wyoming County schools are preparing to resume classes following a temporary closure due to a skin infection outbreak. Officials have announced a phased reopening plan, with partial class resumption scheduled for tomorrow and a full return to educational activities anticipated for Monday. The closures were implemented to allow for comprehensive sanitation efforts across school facilities in response to the infection.

The decision to close schools was prompted by an outbreak of a skin infection, the specific nature of which was not detailed. This measure was taken to prevent further spread and to thoroughly clean and disinfect affected areas. Sanitation protocols are a key component of the district’s response to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

While the majority of schools are expected to reopen on Monday, it was noted that certain specific schools will require extended closure. The reasons for these prolonged closures were not provided, nor were the names of the specific schools affected or their revised reopening dates. Information regarding the exact timeline for these individual school reopenings is pending.

Further details regarding the specific skin infection, the extent of the outbreak, and the sanitation procedures undertaken are expected to be released by school district administrators. Parents and guardians are advised to monitor official school communications for updates pertaining to their child’s specific school and the overall district reopening schedule.

Story summarized from the original created by Micah Leith on woay.com, see more information here.

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