The state Department of Health has declared the flu “widespread”, the highest classification of confirmed flu cases in the state index.
Eight people have died from complications of the flu this season. There have been almost 6,500 lab-confirmed cases of the flu so far in Pennsylvania since the start of flu season on October 1st, but the actual number of cases is likely much higher.
Of the cases reported this season, Indiana County has 42 so far, compared to Jefferson County which reported 110, while Clearfield County has had 78.
By far, Type A has been the most troubling strain. Within a five-county area, there have been 369 cases of Type A flu and 33 cases of Type B.
