MDH reports spike in respiratory illnesses at schools

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Spike in respiratory illnesses at schools

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(ABC 6 News) — The Minnesota Department of Health says state schools saw a spike in respiratory illnesses last week.

There were 94 newly reported outbreaks in schools across the state for the week of January 12. That is a jump from only 16 the week prior.

These outbreaks include cases of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

Schools report an outbreak to MDH when 10% of students are out from school on a given day with respiratory illness symptoms.