Schools face disruptions due to increasing flu cases

Students in a classroom wearing masks sit at their desks while a teacher stands at the front, addressing the class amid rising flu cases that have led to increased absenteeism.

As of mid-October 2023, several districts have had to temporarily close classrooms or switch to remote learning to mitigate the spread of the virus. For instance, a school district in New York reported that over 20% of its students were absent due to flu-like symptoms, prompting officials to take immediate action. To learn more about … Read more