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Flu Outbreak Forces School Closures Across Mississippi, Southeast

2/12/2025

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Mississippi schools, such as St. Andrews Episcopal and West Union Attendance Center, have shut their doors in response to alarming flu outbreaks. While the Mississippi Department of Education reported just two closures, the situation is dire, with Alabama and Tennessee schools also closing as the CDC warns of rising flu-related hospitalizations and fatalities across the nation.

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Story summary

Mississippi schools, such as St. Andrews Episcopal and West Union Attendance Center, have shut their doors in response to alarming flu outbreaks. While the Mississippi Department of Education reported just two closures, the situation is dire, with Alabama and Tennessee schools also closing as the CDC warns of rising flu-related hospitalizations and fatalities across the nation.