February 12, 2025- Schools across the United States are being forced to close due to surges of influenza and other seasonal illnesses. As the 2024–2025 flu season rages on with no peak yet in sight, many school systems are overwhelmed with sick students and staff members. In the past week, a swath of schools and even entire school districts have announced closures in at least 10 states. These include Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, among others, according to TODAY.
Some schools are canceling classes entirely, while others pivot to remote learning due to widespread illness. However, unlike during the COVID-19 pandemic, school closures are short-lived, with most lasting only a few days.