"Flu Activity Surges in U.S. with South Carolina Among Hardest Hit States"
TL;DR
The CDC reports a significant increase in flu activity across most of the U.S., with a 16% rise in positive influenza tests last week. Outpatient respiratory illness rates are above the national baseline for the eighth week in a row. The current flu season has seen 875 viruses reported by public health labs and a total of 20 pediatric deaths. States like Alabama, Georgia, and New York are experiencing "very high" levels of respiratory illness, with nearly 20 other states at "high" levels.
- Flu continues to rise in most parts of U.S. News10NBC
- SC sees heavy flu season but worst may be yet to come | Health The Post and Courier
- 'A bit unusual' | CDC already reporting a 'very high' level of the flu in Georgia 11Alive.com WXIA
- South Carolina is among states with highest flu activity in the country WCNC.com
- SC has among the highest number of flu cases in the country, CDC says Live 5 News WCSC
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