Natural Bridge Elementary School will be closed on Friday due to widespread flu and illness among students and staff, Rockbridge County Public Schools announced Thursday.

The Natural Bridge Elementary school will be closed Thursday RCPS announced in a release Wednesday.

Rockbridge County announced on Monday that Natural Bridge Elementary School will be closed on Tuesday due to widespread flu and illness among students and staff.

The air quality is having an impact on residents, and even people visiting the Rockbridge County area.