New York sees slight decline in flu cases, CDC warns flu activity has not peaked
According to New York State data, for the week ending on Jan. 3, there were more than 28,000 cases, which is a decline from the week prior.
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There was a slight decline in flu infections across the state last week, but the CDC is saying that doesn't mean the season has peaked.
"We're not seeing that it's over yet, no," said Anthony Ciarletta, owner of Grassy Sprain Pharmacy.
According to New York State data, for the week ending on Jan. 3, there were more than 28,000 cases, which is a decline from the week prior.
Newly released data for flu activity from the CDC does show a decline, but officials say that could be due to changes in health care seeking or reporting during the holidays.
Health officials say the main type of flu they're seeing is Influenza A. Last week in Westchester County, there were nearly 1,700 reported cases; 1,500 of those were for the specific strain.
"This year, the severity of the flu seems to be a bit worse," said Dr. Vasilios Pitsios, with Urgent Care of Westchester, "We've seen higher fever episodes and a lot of complications, especially bronchitis."
According to state data, there have been two influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported this flu season. It's important to note that the influenza infection may not have been the primary cause of death.
News 12 reached out to the state Department of Health to ask where these deaths happened but was told that information can't be released due to privacy reasons.
