Flu outbreak closes schools

OKLAHOMA CITY — More than a half dozen school districts in Oklahoma have closed for at least a day because of the flu outbreak.

The Morris, Quinton, Swink, Hugo and Valliant districts are closed until next week.

Cleveland and Union City schools both closed for a day earlier this week.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports widespread flu in 49 states.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports at least 22 flu-related deaths this flu season.