Entire school in Texas closes due to spread of flu, district says
- The Johnston Community School District is closing Beaver Creek Elementary for two days due to illness among students.
- More than 20% of students are absent because they are sick, according to the district.
- The Centers for Disease Control reports an increase in flu cases in Iowa and nationwide.
- Classes will resume on Monday, and the closure affects only Beaver Creek and KTC child care.
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St. Andrew's cancels classes due to 'flu outbreak'
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A private school in Jackson canceled classes due to a "flu outbreak." Flu map: Mississippi at CDC’s highest activity level According to Stephanie Garriga, Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Community Relations at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, a third of the students at the upper school were out sick on Wednesday, January 29. This caused classes to be canceled on Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31…

Entire school in Texas closes due to spread of flu, district says
School officials in Texas announced the closure of a school Wednesday due to an outbreak of flu.
Ector Co jail closes to visitation amid flu outbreak
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Ector County jail has temporarily closed to visitation amid a rise of flu cases among inmates in the facility. Sheriff Mike Griffis said the decision was made to help protect the health of inmates, the public, and staff. Visitation is expected to resume on February 11.
West ISD cancels classes due to flu outbreak
WEST, Texas (FOX 44) - The West Independent School District has canceled classes due to the widespread flu and illness student and staff absentee rate. Superintendent David Truitt said Wednesday that school closures would be in effect for Thursday, January 30, and Friday, January 31. Classes are schedule to resume on Monday, February 3.
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