OU Health shows what families should look out for as flu cases rise statewide
Flu levels are above baseline statewide, with the positivity rate being 34.3 percent. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that the state has more than 500 flu hospitalizations. KOCO 5 spoke with a physician with OU Health about the rise and what families need to look out for.
Flu cases spiking in Oklahoma as hospitalizations rise: What to know about symptoms, treatment
Thousands of Oklahomans are sick with the flu. Symptoms of influenza include chills, fever, cough and body aches.
Oklahoma schools closing for cleaning amid rise in flu cases
Several school districts across Oklahoma are temporarily closing this week for cleaning and sanitization amid a rise in flu cases, sources reported on Tuesday.
The flu is on the rise in Oklahoma. See how our flu activity compares to other states
Flu numbers across Oklahoma are considered "high risk," as the positivity rate has increased across the state over the past week.
Four Oklahoma schools close or transition to online learning due to flu outbreak
Marietta and Lindsay Public Schools will head back to the classroom Thursday, but Dickson cancelled for the rest of the week, and Ardmore has moved to virtual learning.
Oklahoma schools shift to digital learning amid rise in staff and student illnesses
Several Oklahoma school districts have either moved to digital learning or closed campus for Jan. 30 and Jan. 31.Schools have stated that the decision to move o
Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman schools closed Friday amid flu outbreaks
More Oklahoma school districts are closing their doors Friday in an attempt to stop the spread of the flu. Oklahoma City Public Schools, Edmond Public Schools and Norman Public Schools announced Thursday they would close campuses Friday as the districts work to clean and disinfect school buildings.
Multiple Oklahoma school districts going remote amid flu outbreaks to clean, halt spread
As the influenza continues to rise in Oklahoma, some schools are going virtual this week to clean and stop further spread of sickness.
Oklahoma school closed, move to virtual learning as flu numbers rise
Several school districts statewide and in the Oklahoma City metro are shifting to virtual learning or canceling classes on Friday due to the large number of students and faculty who are out sick.
Oklahoma City Public Schools to shift to distance learning amid illness outbreak
Oklahoma Public Schools will transition to distance learning on Frida due to widespread illness.The school district said teams will be working to thoroughly cle
Flu cases, hospitalizations continue to spike in Oklahoma. Here's what you need to know
The flu is widespread and continuing to increase across Oklahoma, with positive cases and hospitalizations well above historical averages.
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Oklahoma doctor talks influenza in state as positivity rates reach 25%
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