Flu outbreak closes several North Texas schools for week

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 closes several North Texas schools for the week
More than 650 students and staff are out sick in one North Texas district, forcing multiple schools to close. See which districts are affected.
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.
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Surge in flu shuts down North Texas school district
A North Texas school district is closing its campuses due to a surge in the seasonal flu. Godley ISD shut down Wednesday and plans to reopen next week. The suburban Fort Worth district reported about 650 students — nearly one-fourth of its enrollment — were absent Tuesday with more students going home sick throughout the day.
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