ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The NYS Department of Health is reporting nearly 1,000 more hospitalizations related to influenza than the previous week.
According to the department’s most recent data, there is a total of 4,546 flu hospitalizations — the highest number recorded in a single week.
Monroe County saw a significant increase in hospitalizations. According to the data, the county is up 59% from last week with 319 flu-related hospitalizations. The county did see an 8% decrease in confirmed cases…