MADISON, Wis. — Flu cases at UW Health more than quadrupled in the first three weeks of November, hospital officials warned Tuesday.
The healthcare provider saw 190 positive cases last week, more than any peak the hospital had last season. Last season’s highest week was 125 cases in mid-December.
Officials said UW Health has not seen a dramatic increase in hospitalizations due to the virus, but there have been twice as many cases this year compared to this time last year.
The last two flu seasons have been relatively mild, thanks in large part due to precautions taken to stop COVID-19.
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