However, this time, influenza is the main culprit, and the school closures are short-lived, with most lasting only a few days. Flu is a common and highly contagious respiratory illness that can ...

Here are some of the schools that have announced closures for tomorrow, spanning at least four states. Tennessee has some of the highest rates of flu activity in the country right now, with the ...

At least 40 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. A second surge of the flu is leading to school closures or a switch to remote classes in at least four states. School ...

Flu season is in full swing and the Volunteer State is feeling its full effects. The trend of closures continues across the state. Five school districts were closed in Middle Tennessee due to ...

which makes it easy for flu viruses to spread. Although the school closures may seem concerning, experts say it’s not surprising to see during an intense wave of illness. “Closing schools for ...