Flu, North Texas

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.
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.
Entire school in Texas closes due to spread of flu, district says
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.
North Texas school district closes for the rest of the week as flu cases soar at local hospitals
GODLEY, Texas — Flu cases are on the rise at local schools and hospitals, and the illness is forcing one school district to shut down for the remainder of the week. Godley ISD announced on Tuesday that it will shut down for the rest of the week and reopen on Feb. 3 due to sweeping absences among students and staff.
Whole School Districts Are Closing Because Of The Flu — Here's What Parents Need To Know
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.
Flu forces dayslong closure of Texas school district: 600-plus students absent
Godley ISD in North Texas canceled classes this week as hundreds of students and dozens of staff members called out sick with the flu and other illnesses.
Flu season hits North Texas schools, clinics, hospitals
NORTH TEXAS — Emergency rooms and urgent cares across North Texas are slammed with a huge surge in flu patients. Just in the past 24 hours, the Cook Children's Emergency Department in Fort Worth has seen close to 700 patients.
Flu cases spike in North Texas, forcing school closures. Symptoms, where to get flu tests
Rising flu cases in North Texas are hitting hospitals, forcing school closures. See influenza symptoms, how to get a test, how long you're contagious.
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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