Wyoming County Schools Close Amidst Skin Infection Investigation
Wyoming County Schools closed on October 6 for deep cleaning as officials investigate a skin infection outbreak. Some schools will remain closed longer, and all extracurricular activities are suspended county-wide.
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, October 6, 2026 — Wyoming County Schools implemented a district-wide closure on October 6 to facilitate a deep cleaning process following an investigation into a reported outbreak of a skin infection. The duration of the closure will vary, with some school facilities slated to remain shut for an extended period beyond the initial closure date.
The decision to close schools was made as a precautionary measure and to allow health officials to thoroughly investigate the nature and extent of the skin infection outbreak. The specific type of skin infection has not been disclosed, nor has the number of individuals affected or the timeline of the initial onset of cases.
In addition to the classroom closures, all extracurricular activities across Wyoming County Schools have been suspended county-wide. This measure affects sports, clubs, and other organized events that typically take place outside of regular school hours.
Officials have stated that the deep cleaning is intended to sanitize all school buildings and prevent any further spread of the infection. Information regarding the reopening of schools and the resumption of extracurricular activities will be provided as the investigation progresses and further assessments are completed. The exact timeline for when specific schools will reopen was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandy Lawrence on woay.com, see more information here.
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