KGMI News
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Center for Disease Control reports this season’s flu outbreak is now considered an epidemic.
Every state except Hawaii is reporting widespread illness.
Seven children have died this past week, bringing the total to 20 children nationwide.
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Doctor Jen Ashton says the nationwide epidemic is the worst flu season since 2014-2015.
“The good news is that we may be at or close to peak; we’ll know that in probably a couple of weeks,” Ashton said.
The latest Washington State flu update for the week ending January 6 showed 46 confirmed deaths statewide, with three of those in Whatcom County so far this flu season.