North Carolina flu-related deaths at all-time high

North Carolina has reported a record number of flu deaths this respiratory virus season, health officials said this week.

North Carolina has reported a record number of flu deaths this respiratory virus season, health officials said this week.

More than 500 flu-related deaths were reported for the 2024-25 respiratory virus season, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said in a Wednesday press release. The figure marked the highest statewide total since reporting began in 2009.

“These numbers would be even higher without the dedication of the NCDHHS Division of Public Health and local health department teams who provide flu education, distribute vaccines, and support treatment and prevention efforts in all 100 counties,” North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Devdutta Sangvai said in a statement.

“Their work saves lives every single day,” he added.

Flu-related deaths in the state were nearly on par with deaths caused by Covid-19, which is known to be a more severe illness than the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/north-carolina-flu-related-deaths-all-time-high-rcna201003

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