Flu Cases Spark Closures at Two Blount County Schools
Blount County Schools in Alabama have closed Hayden Primary School and Hayden Elementary School for two days due to a viral flu outbreak among students and faculty.
The schools will remain open, while the affected schools are taken steps to protect public health. The move comes as influenza cases continue to rise statewide.
In recent weeks, 1.37% of hospital patients in Alabama have tested positive for flu, according to state data since October.
Source: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/2-blount-county-schools-close-for-rest-of-the-week-due-to-flu-cases