Statewide Flu Level Hits “Very High”

(Undated) — Flu cases continue to rise across the state. According to the most recent numbers from the CDC, cases are at a “very high” level. They say it’s part of a growing trend across the country, as not just cases, but hospitalizations are up. Health officials are recommending flu shots and early treatment once symptoms develop. The CDC estimates there have been 24 million cases of the flu this season causing more than three-hundred-thousand hospitalizations and thirteen-thousand deaths.