2 Kids Dead as Flu Cases Spike for 6th Straight Week in New York
So far this year, roughly 11,500 people statewide needed to be hospitalized because of the illness. Sadly, the state has also confirmed two pediatric deaths.
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Broome Exec. Grim Prediction for Jan./ NYS Mask Mandate Extended
Broome County Executive Jason says January is on board to be the "most difficult of the pandemic."
Local Health Departments Prepare for COVID and Flu Overlap
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling on local health departments to get ready for double-duty this fall and winter.
Broome Health Dept. and Schools Issue Corona Statements
Many area school districts are also reacting to the developments in the spread of the novel coronavirus, sending letters to parents and guardians.
CDC Reports Increase in Number of Child Deaths From Influenza B
Every year we're warned of the dangerous spread of the flu, but this year the warnings come with a heavy undertone. The virus is hitting our kids especially hard.