Influenza activity is increasing in the United States. CDC is receiving reports of flu-associated illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. Influenza A (H3N2) viruses are the most common viruses circulating in the United States.
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence.
Independent business. An independent business is a business that is free from outside control. It usually means a privately owned establishment, as opposed to a public limited company, the latter of which is owned by investment shares traded in the stock market. In many cases, independent businesses are sole proprietorship companies.