ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – According to the most recent data from the state, the flu is prevalent across New York.
The state Health Department said a total of 17,783 positive flu cases across 62 counties in New York have been reported this season through November 22.
Outside of New York City, week-over-week lab-confirmed flu cases are up 114%, rising from 1,688 cases in the previous week to 3,619.
In New York City, cases are up 119%, rising from 1,890 cases in the previous week to 4,146.
That same data from the end of November shows 95 flu cases in St. Lawrence County.
That’s significantly more than what is being seen in Jefferson and Lewis counties.
There were 21 cases in Jefferson County and 3 in Lewis County.
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