State Officials ‘Alarmed’ By Flu Activity

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) – Connecticut public health officials say they are “alarmed” by a recent uptick in influenza activity in the state, particularly among those age 65 and older.
More than 450 people have been hospitalized statewide this season with the flu and 70 percent of them fall into that age group, said public health officials. They said flu activity has pushed some hospitals to capacity. In addition, the 15 flu-related deaths recorded so far this season in Conn