RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) – State health officials confirm the first child death due to the flu, while one school district is moving to virtual learning due to the high number of illnesses.
The Department of Health and Human Services says a child between the ages of 5 and 17 died in the western part of the state last week.
The case brings to 11 the number of deaths from the flu so far this season.
Pamlico County Schools says there are so many illnesses that they are switching to virtual learning for the next day and a half. This will only impact K-8 students.
While Pamlico County High School remains on its current schedule, the school system says only students taking exams need to report to campus.
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