"New CDC data shows that there's been at least 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from the flu so far this season. Many of these cases have been tied to "subclade K" - a variant of the H3N2 virus, which is a subtype of influenza A. Experts and patients say subclade K is an example of the "super flu," referring to a strain that spreads quickly and rapidly, becoming more troublesome."
""Severity indicators remain low at this time, but influenza activity is expected to continue for several weeks," the CDC says. Here's what to know... Where the flu is surging The flu has been raging coast to coast in the United States. New York saw its highest number of positive flu cases ever reported in a single week for the week ending on Dec. 20, per the New York State Department of Health."
At least 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths have occurred this flu season. Many cases are linked to subclade K, a variant of H3N2 influenza A described as spreading quickly. Severity indicators remain low currently, but influenza activity is expected to continue for several weeks. The flu is surging across the United States, with New York reporting its highest weekly positives and Connecticut and California seeing sharp increases. European countries, particularly England and Ireland, also experienced record cases and precautionary masking as hospitals faced mounting pressure from infected patients.
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