Alberta reports 8 more influenza deaths, over 300 new hospitalizations

Eight more Albertans have died from influenza, according to the latest data update from health officials bringing the total so far this season to 24. The 2021-22 flu season had a total of 14 deaths. On Thursday, Alberta Health released data showing the deaths included four adults and four seniors. One of the adults was between the ages of 30-39, one was aged 40-49, while two were in the range of 50-59 years old. Of the seniors, three were between the ages of 70-79, while the fourth was between 8