Flu Kills Another NY Child, Hospitalizes 961 People Statewide

 

By James T. Mulder

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Flu activity continued to grow in New York during the week ending Jan. 29, killing another child and hospitalizing 961 people statewide, according to a state health department report.

There have been four pediatric flu deaths so far this season. The health department did not identify the counties where those deaths occurred.

The state received 5,235 lab-confirmed flu reports during the week ending Jan. 29, a 20 percent increase over the previous week.

The Onondaga County Health Department received reports of 205 lab-confirmed flu cases for the week, up 90 percent from the previous week.

Lab-confirmed cases represent the tip of the iceberg because most people who get the flu do not get tested. 

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Source: Syracuse.com (via The Empire Report)