Hospital Issues Flu Alert To Leave Kids At Home
Cities across North Texas are taking strong measures to try to stop the spread of the flu. In fact, some hospitals are asking people to leave their children at home when they visit patients.
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Cities across North Texas are taking strong measures to try to stop the spread of the flu. In fact, some hospitals are asking people to leave their children at home when they visit patients.
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This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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