Flu activity in the state is continuing to slow in the state, but the illness is still widespread and people continue to die from the disease. According to the state Department of Public Health, the second wave of flu that start a few weeks ago — mainly sparked by increased circulation of B viruses — is already declining. However, in the week ending April 21, the most recent week for which numbers were available, there were five flu-related deaths. The previous week, there were three such deaths. As of April 21, 11,039 people have tested positive for the flu in Connecticut, which was an increase of 415 from the previous week. A total of 3,245 people were hospitalized with flu, up 110 from the previous week.
from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Most-recent-flu-report-shows-five-deaths-12873154.php
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