The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new influenza and COVID-19 data on Friday, showing that flu levels are continuing to increase.
As of Dec. 19, seasonal influenza emergency visits were listed by the agency as “moderate,” which is third out of a five-level system that ranges from “very low” to “very high.” The community viral activity for the flu, meanwhile, was listed as low.
“Seasonal influenza activity continues to increase across the country,” the CDC said.
In the agency’s Dec. 12 update, influenza emergency department visits were listed as low, according to an Epoch Times review.
Cases in New York state have increased significantly in recent weeks, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health….