Flu activity is widespread in West Virginia
Widespread activity means increases in flu-related outpatient
visits, lab-confirmed flu cases and incidents of influenza outbreaks have been
reported in at least half of the state's eight surveillance regions.
Bureau for Public Health epidemiologist and influenza
coordinator Shannon McBee says there's no sign that flu cases are declining.
McBee says that physician reports to the state's surveillance
system show 4.5 percent of all visits are for
"influenza-like-illness."
Several adult flu-related deaths have been reported in Cabell
and Putnam counties.
One pediatric death has been reported in Jefferson County
Flu season typically peaks sometime in January or February.
