London

Flu Death Toll Rises

Another person has died as a result of the flu, bringing the total number of flu related deaths in London to five.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit says flu cases increased last week compared to previous week, with 28 laboratory confirmed cases between January 18-24.

Of those 28, 11 were hospitalized and one died. There were three confirmed outbreaks of influenza A during that time period.

Since September 1 of 2014, there have been 122 confirmed cases of influenza A and one case of influenza B. Of those who have fallen ill, 45 have been hospitalized.

Flu shots are still available across the city.

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