![Is Minnesota’s Current Flu Season Waning?](http://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2018/12/GettyImages-859753442.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is Minnesota’s Current Flu Season Waning?
St Paul (KROC AM News) - Some positive news concerning Minnesota’s current flu season.
The Minnesota Dept. of Health is reporting flu activity is now classified as regional for the first time since early December. Activity had been classified as widespread (the highest ranking) until last week when it was lowered.
The department’s current weekly report shows the number of influenza-related deaths has risen to 135, an increase of 21 from the previous week.
The number of flu-related hospitalizations since the season began has grown to 4,000.
![KROC-AM logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/KROCAM.png?w=100)
Enter your number to get our free mobile app
More From KROC-AM
![Minnesota Parents: If You See Red Lines on Kids’ Skin Act Quickly](http://townsquare.media/site/717/files/2024/03/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-03-06T141133.355.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Beware! #1 Cause of Death in Minnesota Revealed](http://townsquare.media/site/719/files/2024/01/attachment-RS12502_511866577-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Minnesota Health Officials Report First Cases of Mpox This Year](http://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2022/07/attachment-GettyImages-2067974.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Rochester, MN Included in Air Quality Alert Due to Ozone Levels](http://townsquare.media/site/68/files/2021/07/attachment-IMG_4969.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Minnesota Settles With E-Cigarette Maker](http://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2023/03/attachment-AP23086736449959.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Influenza Hospitalizations Continue Climbing in Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2022/12/attachment-GettyImages-1339525151.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Announcing the Business Moving Into Former Rochester Lighting Store](http://townsquare.media/site/717/files/2022/10/attachment-NORTHERN-LIGHTS-AND-FURNISHINGS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![UPDATE: North Dakota Issues All Clear In Rabies Scare](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2021/10/attachment-RS13759_86506200.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![September Is Mold Awareness Month, Here Are Some Tips For Your Home](http://townsquare.media/site/165/files/2022/09/attachment-GettyImages-55835387.jpg?w=980&q=75)