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Publication Date: December 17, 2025 - 04:00

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School absences hit 8%, nearly double last year's peak

December 17, 2025

Ottawa schools are currently reporting student absence rates nearly double the peak of last season, according to Ottawa Public health, as the region faces a sharp rise in serious flu cases.



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