Summit County high school cancels football game due to illness

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cuyahoga Falls High School football team was forced to cancel their game Friday due to illness.

According to a letter sent to families, several members of the team have been diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease (HFMD).

School officials said “to help limit the potential spread of illness, the football game against Field High School has been canceled for Friday, Sept. 18.”

The district is also taking additional precautions, including enhanced disinfection and deep cleaning, officials added.

The weight room and locker rooms will also remain closed through Sunday to all staff to disinfect everything.