OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Douglas County Health Department has reported one adult influenza-related death in the county.
There were 97 cases reported last week. The total number of laboratory-confirmed cases so far this flu season is 1,137.
The majority of influenza cases are type A H3.
However, influenza activity has continued to decrease in the past week. While difficult to predict, influenza activity is expected to continue for several more weeks.
The Health Department adds that COVID-19 should be considered in any person with flu symptoms.
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