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FORT COLLINS, Colo.—The Larimer County jail has opened a special housing unit because of a flu outbreak.
The Coloradoan reports that about 10 inmates are in the unit. County health officials say five flu cases have been reported at the jail in Fort Collins.
Sheriff’s officials say it’s routine to set aside special housing during flu season to try to reduce the number of people getting sick. There are about 500 inmates at the jail.
County health officials say flu is “pretty widespread” in Fort Collins.
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Information from: Fort Collins Coloradoan,
