By 10/11 NOW | 
Posted: Fri 5:03 PM, Feb 21, 2020
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Updated: Fri 7:19 PM, Feb 21, 2020
LANCASTER COUNTYAfter weeks of declining flu activity, Lancaster County is experiencing a new wave. Here is a summary of flu activity in Lancaster County:
Positivity rate increased 18%Third straight week of increased doctor visitsHospitalizations increasedSchool flu activity decreased1,399 positive tests in Lancaster (199 new from last week)Most affected age group: 6-12 y/o with 248 this season)
View the latest flu report from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department HERE.
STATEWIDENebraska continues to report widespread flu activity. Here’ a summary of flu activity in Nebraska:
34 deaths (1 pediatric, average age is 71)14,622 total positive tests (1,300 new this past week)54% are Influenza A 46% Influenza B21 Nebraska schools reported an illness absentee rate of 11% or more (3 schools closed due to influenza-like illness)
View the latest flu report from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services HERE.