First Child Flu-Related Death Of This Year’s Flu Season Confirmed

The state is reporting that another five Pennsylvanians have perished from influenza as the virus remains an officially widespread situation.  According to data released yesterday, the fatality count in Pennsylvania due to the flu has risen to 25 for the current season, including the first confirmed flu-related death of someone age 18 or younger.  There have been 19-thousand-757 reported cases total state-wide, over four-thousand more than a week ago.