According to data from the New York State Department of Health in the United States, the state reported a total of 71,123 positive influenza cases for the week ending December 20, an increase of 38% over the previous week. The health department notes that this is the highest number of reported cases in a single week since the systematic tracking of influenza data in 2004.

According to data from the New York State Department of Health in the United States, the state reported a total of 71,123 positive influenza cases for the week ending December 20, an increase of 38% over the previous week. The health department notes that this is the highest number of reported cases in a single week since the systematic tracking of influenza data in 2004.