ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that the state is dealing with a record-setting high of flu hospitalizations, occurring in a one-week timeframe.
This comes as reports say almost 1,000 more hospitalizations have happened during this most recent week than last week. It adds to a total of 4,546 reported hospitalizations, according to current data.
“We are having a more severe flu season than prior years, almost 1,000 more people were admitted to a hospital during this most recent 7-day period compared to the prior week,” said State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.
Just last month, it was declared by the state DOH that the flu is especially prevalent in New York State.
Reports show that flu cases have increased in recent years.
Flu season typically peaks in January.
For more information on the flu in New York, visit the department’s website here.
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