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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.

Rising flu cases in North Texas are hitting hospitals, forcing school closures. See influenza symptoms, how to get a test, how long you're contagious.

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

Flu cases are spiking among children in North Texas. Godley ISD, in Johnson County, closed the rest of the week due to an increase in absences related to the flu.

The flu is spreading so fast, that one North Texas School District announced it will be closed for the rest of the week. The Godley School District announced that it will close tomorrow and it’ll open back up next Monday.