Flu Activity In Minnesota Remains Widespread

The weekly flu update from the Minnesota Health Department shows influenza activity in the state remains widespread.The department received 186 reports of flu related hospitalizations last week, which was comparable to the previous week.  There was only one report of a probable flu outbreak in a school, but there were five reports of confirmed flu outbreaks in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.  The report also notes the percentage of people seeking medical care at clinics for flu like symptoms declined for a second straight week.