The flu isn't just taking its toll on schools. North Texas hospitals are seeing a big increase in patients with the virus.

After the Trump administration took away protections on sensitive areas like schools and churches, one educator and advocate says districts need to have plans in place — and communicate them with families.

GODLEY, Texas — Flu cases are on the rise at local schools and hospitals, and the illness is forcing one school district to shut down for the remainder of the week. Godley ISD announced on Tuesday that it will shut down for the rest of the week and reopen on Feb. 3 due to sweeping absences among students and staff.

Just in the past 24 hours, the Cook Children's Emergency Department in Fort Worth has seen close to 700 patients.

A surge in flu cases has led to the closure of several North Texas school districts. Kournikova, who stays mostly out of the spotlight, has been with singer Enrique Iglesias since 2001. Phyllis Fong,

A North Texas school district has shuttered for the week after hundreds of students called out sick with influenza and other illnesses. Godley Independent School District, located outside Fort Worth,