More than three-quarters of the nation’s pediatric beds were occupied as of November 7 and the number of ICU beds for the sickest children are at or above capacity, as greater numbers of children are being hospitalized.
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Flu symptoms detected in local ERs jumped from 7 percent to 9 percent last week with positive tests also continuing to rise though not quite as quickly.
Thus far, the volume does not compare to the 2017-2018 season when flu symptoms in ERs nearly reached 17 percent, but it's only just November. The big question is, will we peak before the new year, and have a normal-length season, or will this plateau through the winter?
Flu symptoms detected in local ERs jumped from 7 percent to 9 percent last week with positive tests also continuing to rise though not quite as quickly.
Thus far, the volume does not compare to the 2017-2018 season when flu symptoms in ERs nearly reached 17 percent, but it's only just November. The big question is, will we peak before the new year, and have a normal-length season, or will this plateau through the winter?