Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Puerto Rico also saw an increase in the spread of the virus, landing them in the “moderate” tier.
New York City, which reports as a separate jurisdiction from the rest of the state, moved into the most severe category for “very high” flu activity.
Much of this season’s flu activity is being driven by a new variant of influenza called subclade K. The subclade is a type of H3N2 influenza, which has historically caused more hospitalizations and deaths.
It’s not too late to boost your protection against the virus. “CDC recommends that every 6 months and older who has not yet been vaccinated this season get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine,” the agency said Friday.
The CDC said it has distributed 127 million doses so far.
Since September, 16 major drug companies have inked deals with the Trump administration to lower prices....
