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Flu Arrives Early in New York, With Cases Rising Rapidly in Children
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- Flu season has started early in New York, with over 10,000 confirmed cases reported in the past month, likely an undercount due to reliance on positive lab tests.
- New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared flu prevalence last week, earlier than the usual December announcement.
- Recent data indicates high flu activity in Borough Park, Brooklyn, and Manhattan’s East Side, particularly from Gramercy Park to the Upper East Side.
- Flu infections are rising rapidly among children, with more positive tests in kids recently than adults aged 18 to 64.
- Although flu cases have been increasing steadily, a sharp spike in infections may occur soon.
