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There is no indication this is due to bird flu but worth noting —-
BTW, Ding is always in alarmist mode, but a good source of info when read through that lens.
www.today.com
“… Although the school closures may seem concerning, experts say it’s not surprising to see during an intense wave of illness.
“Closing schools for a period of time as a way of letting the outbreak pass is something local school boards sometimes have to resort to,” says Schaffner. “It won’t eliminate a growing outbreak, but it could very well slow it down.”
“Schools close also because the adults in the school system are affected and need to take time off, so they can’t run the school,” he adds. Many schools are taking the closures as an opportunity to deep-clean facilities.

BTW, Ding is always in alarmist mode, but a good source of info when read through that lens.

Flu Is Closing Schools In At Least 10 States: What To Know
Schools around the U.S. are closing due to surges of flu and other illnesses which are sickening students and staff. Here's what parents need to know.
“… Although the school closures may seem concerning, experts say it’s not surprising to see during an intense wave of illness.
“Closing schools for a period of time as a way of letting the outbreak pass is something local school boards sometimes have to resort to,” says Schaffner. “It won’t eliminate a growing outbreak, but it could very well slow it down.”
“Schools close also because the adults in the school system are affected and need to take time off, so they can’t run the school,” he adds. Many schools are taking the closures as an opportunity to deep-clean facilities.
