State health officials say flu activity “elevated”

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Nineteen deaths have been confirmed from the flu in Washington.

17 adults and 2 children have died from the flu so far this year.

The latest report from health officials at the state Department of Health says flu activity is “elevated” in Washington.

During the last week of December, more than 1800 patients reported flu-like symptoms.

There have been two flu-related deaths in Whatcom County this year.