Health officials urge vaccination ASAP as flu cases surge 119% in NYC

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — New York health officials have declared the flu prevalent across the state and said health care workers must wear masks if they haven’t received this year’s flu vaccine.

The most recent data, through Nov. 22, shows a total of 17,783 positive flu cases across 62 counties.

Flu cases are up 119% in NYC and 114% outside of the five boroughs, officials said…

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