8 more flu-related deaths in CT; flu remains widespread

In the eighth week of 2019, eight flu-related deaths were reported as flu activity remains widespread throughout the state. The eight additional deaths brings the total of flu-related deaths in Connecticut for the season to 37, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Of the 37 total flu-associated deaths, 23 were people over the age of 65, 10 were people between the ages of 50 and 64, three were in people between the ages of 25 and 49 and one was between the ages of 5 and 17. Compared with the 2017-18 flu season, there were 105 total flu-related deaths by week eight.

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