Schools in at least 10 states have closed over rampant cases of the flu this week

This flu season has seen an alarming spike in cases, leading to school closures in at least 10 states as communities cope with the outbreak. The CDC reports very high levels of flu activity in 27 states and D.C., with over 20 million cases and 11,000 deaths this season alone. Dr. Caitlin Rivers indicates a rare second peak in influenza activity reminiscent of earlier in the season, a phenomenon that hasn't been common in previous years. Such school closures are a drastic measure to protect students and facilitate recovery during this exceptional flu season.

St. Hilary School will be closed Tuesday, February 6, due to a high number of student absences related to the flu, allowing for disinfecting and recovery.

It really took an unusual turn and started to rise again. So activity is now at a second peak—just as high as it was at the turn of the new year.

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