St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has reported a significant increase in influenza activity for the week ending January 4, 2025. The latest data indicates 14 additional flu-related deaths, bringing the total to 23 for the current season.
During this period, 722 patients were hospitalized due to influenza complications, with the majority of these hospitalizations occurring in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Additionally, there were outbreaks reported in eight long-term care facilities and one school within the same week.
State health officials had anticipated an increase in flu activity following the holiday season.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me