Flu deaths surpass COVID deaths in California

Flu deaths may have surpassed COVID deaths nationwide for first time since start of pandemic, early CDC data suggests
Partial CDC data suggest that influenza deaths may have already reached as high as 2% of deaths for the week ending on Feb. 1, also surpassing COVID-19 mortality nationwide which was holding at around 1.5%. More complete data is expected to be published Friday.
Deadly flu season: CDC reports more deaths from flu than COVID in recent weekly data
Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the nation, the numbers show.
Flu deaths surpass COVID-19 for 1st time since pandemic began: 5 updates
Here are four more respiratory illness updates: Nearly 1.7% of all deaths nationwide were attributed to flu, compared to approximately 1.5% from COVID-19. Influenza test positivity rose to 31.6%, while COVID-19 test positivity was 4.8% and RSV positivity was 6.8%.
In post-pandemic first, flu deaths outpacing COVID-19
This year’s flu season has reached a new milestone, according to preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu deaths are outpacing COVID-19 deaths for the first time since the start of the pandemic,
The flu has led to 100+ NC deaths this season, and cases haven’t peaked yet. What to know
It’s not unusual historically to see high numbers of respiratory viruses floating around during this time frame,” a UNC Health physician said.
Arkansas sees rise in flu admissions, COVID deaths amid winter season
According to findings from the Arkansas Department of Health's viral Respiratory Diseases Report, COVID deaths, flu admissions, and also school absenteeism aver
Flu deaths may have surpassed COVID deaths nationwide, early data suggests
COVID-19, according to CDC data. Rates of influenza hospitalizations are more than three times higher than COVID-19 hospitalizations amid this season's record wave of flu infections. Partial CDC data suggest that influenza deaths may have already reached as high as 2% of deaths for the week ending on Feb.
Flu deaths surpass COVID amid a second surge this season
A surge in flu cases has doctors’ offices and hospitals packed across the state. Physicians say are seeing a jump in coughing, sneezing, and other flu symptoms for the second time this season. Health officials are saying we are on track to seeing one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years.
Avian flu leads to increased bird deaths in Northwest Indiana, statewide
Avian influenza spreads in birds, cows and other animals, and it can sometimes spread to people. In the United States, there has been 68 total reported human cases and one death.
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First 2 pediatric flu deaths reported in Michigan
Two Michigan children have died after being diagnosed with Influenza A (H1N1). Genesee and Wayne counties each had one ...
Flu deaths spike in SC, latest health report shows. This part of the state is being hit hardest
Flu deaths have spiked in South Carolina in recent weeks, according to the latest health report. Here are the details.
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Flu deaths top 100 across the state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Flu deaths and flu cases continue to surge across North Carolina. The state Department of Health and Human Services today says deaths jumped over the 100 threshold.
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'Widespread' bird flu leads to spike in wild bird deaths
Massachusetts officials are warning of a widespread bird flu outbreak suspected in the deaths of hundreds of wild birds.
Lehigh Valley seeing highest flu rates in Pa. during one of the worst seasons in years
In addition, more people died in Pennsylvania from the flu over the last two reporting periods than died of COVID-19, data ...
How bad is the flu in Michigan? What CDC and state officials are saying about cases
Flu activity in Michigan is considered "very high," according a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
Flu cases skyrocket in NJ, inundating ERs and hitting children hard
The surge has come at a time when numbers are usually dropping off. It's the worst in 15 years, says one New Jersey doctor.