It may be April, but the flu continues to sicken people across the state.
After four weeks of reported declines in flu cases, the Department of Public Health is reporting a slight uptick.
In an updated flu map, areas like the northeast and southeast show moderate flu activity. Central Mass. is in the best shape with minimal cases.
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Nearly 21,000 flu cases have been confirmed this year - a nearly 200 percent increase over last flu season.
NEW: After several weeks of decline, flu cases in MA increased slightly over the last week.
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) April 6, 2018
So far this year, there have been almost 21,000 confirmed flu cases in MA - that's a nearly 200% increase over last year.@boston25 @AliRaja_MD pic.twitter.com/BiRzZCON0H
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