NEW YORK (PIX11) — Flu cases are surging across New York, with nearly half of the cases reported in New York City, according to the New York State Department of Health.
In the most recent data released by the Department of Health, there were 24,513 cases in New York from Dec. 21 to 28th. Of these, 11,827 were in New York City, while 9,264 were found in the surrounding areas, including Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties.
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Hospitalizations have spiked, with New York City seeing an 85% increase from the week before. Nassau County saw the biggest leap in hospitalizations, with an increase of 156%.
While the flu can affect individuals differently, older adults, young children, pregnant people, and people with certain medical conditions may be at higher risk of flu-like complications…