"Rising Flu Deaths in North Carolina Prompt Concerns Over Prolonged Season"
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports that there have been 256 flu-related deaths in the state since October, with the majority occurring in adults aged 65 and older. The peak of deadly cases was in the week of January 6th, with 54 adult deaths reported, but flu deaths have since dropped. Last week, around 900 flu cases were reported at hospitals across North Carolina, compared to more than 2,300 cases in the first week of January.
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