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Flu Surge Forces School Closures Across Northeast Ohio

2/5/2025

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Flu activity in Ohio has surged to "very high" levels, leading to multiple school closures in Northeast Ohio. St. Hilary School shut its doors on February 4, with over 20% of students and 15% of staff falling ill. Coventry Local Schools faced a similar fate, grappling with a bus driver shortage due to widespread seasonal sickness.

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Flu activity in Ohio has surged to "very high" levels, leading to multiple school closures in Northeast Ohio. St. Hilary School shut its doors on February 4, with over 20% of students and 15% of staff falling ill. Coventry Local Schools faced a similar fate, grappling with a bus driver shortage due to widespread seasonal sickness.