Deadly outbreak of flu-like illness closes Detroit elementary school

A Detroit elementary school has closed through Monday due to a spike in flu-like symptoms that led to the death of a kindergartner.
The illnesses have occurred only at Marcus Garvey Academy, though the cause remains unidentified.
The Detroit Health Department is investigating the situation along with the school district and state health department.
Parents have been advised to monitor children ages 4 to 7 for symptoms like fever, nausea, and vomiting.
The school closed for deep cleaning in an effort to curb the spread of the mysterious illness.