Flu outbreak in North Texas shutters several school districts as the virus spreads through the state
A surge in flu cases is causing several North Texas school districts to shut down their campuses. Comanche ISD and Morgan ISD have both had closures this week, and Godley ISD in Johnson County reported 650 out of about 3,000 students out sick on Tuesday, according to CBS News.
Flu surge forces some North Texas districts to close schools
The flu isn't just taking its toll on schools. North Texas hospitals are seeing a big increase in patients with the virus.
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The Godley Independent School District in Godley, Texas, reported that its attendance was down to between 70% and 80% districtwide. A representative told a local news outlet that there were 650 students out due to flu alone Tuesday, with more leaving throughout the day. A number of staff members, too, were sick.
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To help prevent the spread of flu, the CDC recommends getting the flu vaccine every winter, cover and coughs or sneezes, wash your hands often with soap and water, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and improving your air quality by bringing in fresh air from outside, purifying it or gathering outside.
Surge in flu shuts down North Texas school district
Cases of flu are spiking across North Texas. On Monday, nearly 700 children were treated in the emergency department at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. On an average day, the emergency room sees 379 patients. The number of flu cases this year is set to surpass the past several years, the medical system said.
Flu outbreak results in closure of multiple North Texas school districts
A surge in flu cases has led to the closure of several North Texas school districts. Kournikova, who stays mostly out of the spotlight, has been with singer Enrique Iglesias since 2001. Phyllis Fong,
Flu outbreak shutters North Texas schools
More than 650 students and staff are out sick in one North Texas district, forcing multiple schools to close. See which districts are affected.
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