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For the First Time This Season, Oklahoma Flu Deaths Include Those Younger Than 50

KWGS News

The number of flu hospitalizations and deaths jump in Oklahoma over the past week as the peak season continues. The State Health Department’s Jamie Dukes says there’s always a delay in getting numbers to the state offices, but reported fatalities in the past week are up by nearly 30. Total flu deaths in Oklahoma have now reached 74 , an increase of 29 in reporting in just the past week.

Tulsa County leads the state in number of flu hospitalizations with 481 and deaths with 15. For the first time this season, three deaths are reported in the 18-49 year age group. Before, all fatalities had been in the 50 and older population.