[동포투데이 철민 기자]According to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the 4th (local time), the number of flu infections, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States continues to rise. Health officials say the US hospitalization rate for flu is at its highest in 10 years.
According to reports, at least 1.6 million people have been infected in the United States during the current flu season, 13,000 hospitalizations and 730 deaths have been reported. The surge in viral diseases has already begun to put pressure on hospitals.
According to the CDC, flu season in the United States usually occurs in the fall and winter, peaking from December to February. However, the current hospitalization rate for respiratory syncytial virus in the United States has surpassed the December level of previous years, and hospitalization rates are increasing in all age groups.
US health officials have warned that this year’s flu season has started early and are closely monitoring the hospital’s capacity and medical supplies. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated to prevent infection and getting treatment if you feel unwell.
