MORNING DIGEST: First child death is reported from the flu

Good Morning, Cleveland! It’s Friday Jan.2, and here is what you need to know.

Flu cases surge in Ohio as first child death of the season is reported

Flu season is back and the number of people experiencing symptoms is already spiking. Last week alone more than 1,400 people were hospitalized with the flu in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health just reported that the state’s first flu-associated death happened to someone under the age of 18 from Greene County. Doctors strongly recommend getting the flu vaccine. It’s also important to always cover your coughs, sneezes and a wear a mask to prevent it from spreading to others…

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