UNINSURED LOSSES. NORTH CAROLINA IS DEALING WITH A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN FLU CASES, ACCORDING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, MORE THAN 1100 PEOPLE SICK WITH THE FLU WERE ADMITTED TO HOSPITALS AT THE END OF JANUARY. THAT NUMBER IS UP MORE THAN 250 FROM THE WEEK PRIOR. WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS, DEALING WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF FLU CASES AS WELL. THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT APPEAR ON THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE. THE DISTRICT SAYS WHILE ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT, THEY URGE ANYONE WHO IS SICK TO STAY HOME AND ONLY RETURN TO SCHOOL IF YOUR SYMPTOMS HAVE
State-wide flu outbreak affecting Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Updated: 10:26 PM EST Feb 3, 2025
North Carolina is dealing with a significant increase in flu cases.According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, more than 1,100 people sick with the flu were admitted to the hospital at the end of January. That number is up more than 250 from the week prior.Top StoriesMan charged with murder after woman’s body found in fieldForming sinkhole closes North Stratford Road, Winston-Salem police saysNorth Carolina fugitive on the run for 18 years after 2006 homicide captured in CaliforniaGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is dealing with a high number of flu cases. The district also has a message posted on its website concerning the outbreak.Subscribe to WXII’s YouTube channel hereWS/FCS officials said while attendance is important, they urge anyone who is sick to stay home. They also said to return to school only if your symptoms improve for 24 hours — and you don’t have a fever.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.TRENDING STORIES
North Carolina is dealing with a significant increase in flu cases.
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, more than 1,100 people sick with the flu were admitted to the hospital at the end of January. That number is up more than 250 from the week prior.
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is dealing with a high number of flu cases.
The district also has a message posted on its website concerning the outbreak.
Subscribe to WXII’s YouTube channel here
WS/FCS officials said while attendance is important, they urge anyone who is sick to stay home. They also said to return to school only if your symptoms improve for 24 hours — and you don’t have a fever.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
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