ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New flu numbers were released Friday. In Monroe County, there are more than 8,000 confirmed flu cases. More than 700 people have been hospitalized, and 10 people died from the flu in the last week, bringing the total number of deaths to 21.
In the seven counties of the Finger Lakes region, more than 1,000 people are hospitalized due to the flu. However, no new deaths have been reported in the Finger Lakes area.
Jim Wesley, a former scientist in the crime lab who tracks and studies this data, expressed his concerns about the current flu situation.
“It really looks like — it’s almost like an exponential growth, almost like back during COVID, I hate to say,” Wesley said.
Wesley suggested that people should consider keeping their distance and reducing outings to help decrease the flu spread.
The flu data shows that 8 out of every 10 people hospitalized in Monroe County with the flu are 65 and older.
News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke spoke with the public health commissioner about the strain on the healthcare system.
“I’m concerned about this really serious season in the context of times when folks confidence in vaccines is at an all time low for the last couple of years,” said Vélez de Brown.
Hospitals are treating flu patients of all ages, though the very young and very old are at the highest risk for serious illness. The health care system is struggling to provide quality care due to overcrowding.
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For more information on the flu in New York, visit the New York State Department of Health’s website here.
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