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Flu activity increasing in Alabama; 4 deaths reported
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021, 6:03 a.m. | Published: Dec. 27, 2021, 6:03 a.m.
By Leada Gore
Flu is increasing in many areas of the state, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health.
All eight of Alabama’s health districts have seen lab-confirmed cases of flu in the last three weeks and four influenza-associated deaths - all adults - have been reported since October.
The northern, northeastern, west central and southeastern health areas, as well as those made up of Jefferson and Mobile counties, have reported “significant” flu activity. The highest levels were in the southeastern area, where 5.71% of doctor’s visits are for influenza-like illnesses. That’s followed by the west central region at 4.17%. (You can go here to see what counties are in each health district.)
The southwestern and east central areas are one step lower but have reported cases...
Flu activity increasing in Alabama; 4 deaths reported
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021, 6:03 a.m. | Published: Dec. 27, 2021, 6:03 a.m.
By Leada Gore
Flu is increasing in many areas of the state, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health.
All eight of Alabama’s health districts have seen lab-confirmed cases of flu in the last three weeks and four influenza-associated deaths - all adults - have been reported since October.
The northern, northeastern, west central and southeastern health areas, as well as those made up of Jefferson and Mobile counties, have reported “significant” flu activity. The highest levels were in the southeastern area, where 5.71% of doctor’s visits are for influenza-like illnesses. That’s followed by the west central region at 4.17%. (You can go here to see what counties are in each health district.)
The southwestern and east central areas are one step lower but have reported cases...
