Surge in flu shuts down North Texas school district
Cases of flu are spiking across North Texas. On Monday, nearly 700 children were treated in the emergency department at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. On an average day, the emergency room sees 379 patients. The number of flu cases this year is set to surpass the past several years, the medical system said.
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.
North Texas school districts should prepare for possible immigration enforcement, advocate says
After the Trump administration took away protections on sensitive areas like schools and churches, one educator and advocate says districts need to have plans in place — and communicate them with families.
Flu season hits North Texas schools, clinics, hospitals
Just in the past 24 hours, the Cook Children's Emergency Department in Fort Worth has seen close to 700 patients.
How North Texas School Districts Are Facing Immigration Changes
In response to this significant shift, North Texas school districts have begun to prepare their students and parents for various scenarios. According to the Pew Research Center, there are almost one million undocumented immigrants under the age of 18 in the United States,
North Texas school districts respond to changes in U.S. immigration policy
North Texas school districts address concerns about immigration enforcement changes after Trump's policy revocation affects schools nationwide.
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.
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