Governor Andrew Cuomo directs the Health Department to take additional steps to make sure healthcare facilities are prepared for the rest of the flu season.
New numbers from the New York State Department of Health show a 60% increase in laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza last week over the previous week.
This week on Southern Tier Close Up, communicable diseases nurse educator for the Broome County Health Department, Maryanne Yourden talks all about the flu.
New York Health Officials say influenza is prevalent now across the state, prompting a discussion on the December 23 edition of the weekly, local public affairs program Southern Tier Close Up.
Health officials around the region have reported widespread cases of influenza and the impact is reaching some health care organizations in the Twin Tiers.