Pennsylvania’s flu count continues its upward surge while RSV cases are declining. The number of lab-confirmed flu cases in the latest state report is 47,358, an increase of 16,669. It rose by 11,426 cases the week before. Deaths from flu increase from 24 t0 31.
In Indiana County, the number of flu cases rose from 209 to 303, by far the largest one-week increase this flu season. The 94 new cases topped last week’s increase of 64, and it was up 55 the week before.
RSV cases in the state continue to slow down. There have been 35,611 cases of RSV in the commonwealth. In Indiana County, the rate is increasing. It’s up to 99, which is 26 more cases than the week before, after a jump of 15 two weeks ago.
The number of flu cases reported is lower than the actual number of people with flu, since many people don’t seek treatment from a doctor, and some doctors treat patients for flu without actually having it confirmed in a lab.
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