Flu-Related Hospitalizations Fall in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  —  The weekly flu update shows a big decline in the number of hospitalizations in Minnesota.  The State Health Department reports 75 people were hospitalized with influenza last week compared to 185 the previous week.  There were 11 more flu-related deaths through January 7th for a total of 118 this season.  Only one Minnesota school had a flu outbreak and 11 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.  Some health officials are hoping the flu season peaked early this winter.