Woodbury school moves online amid flu outbreak
A school in Woodbury announced on Dec. 16, 2025 that it will temporarily shift to online classes due to an influenza outbreak, citing high illness levels. The move comes as multiple schools have reported flu outbreaks, affecting families and instruction in the east‑metro.
📌 Key Facts
- Announcement date: Dec. 16, 2025
- Location: Woodbury, Washington County (Twin Cities metro)
- Reason: influenza outbreak prompting a temporary switch to online learning
📊 Relevant Data
Minnesota recorded 5,641 influenza hospitalizations during the 2024-2025 flu season, marking the highest count in over a decade.
Minnesota on track to end flu season with highest hospitalization count in over a decade — KSTP
There were 6 confirmed influenza outbreaks in schools in Minnesota during the 2024-2025 season.
Situation Update for Influenza (Weekly Influenza Activity: Statistics) — Minnesota Department of Health
In Minnesota, flu vaccination rates for adults are 48.9% for White, 35.7% for Black, 35.8% for Hispanic, and 38.0% for Asian.
Explore Flu Vaccination in Minnesota — America's Health Rankings
The population of Woodbury, Minnesota, is 73.23% White, 12.18% Asian, and 6.89% Black or African American.
Woodbury, Minnesota Population 2025 — World Population Review
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