Flu illnesses are surging in Minnesota

Influenza hospitalizations are continuing to rise, according to the most recent state report, with a majority in the Twin Cities metro area. The report, which looks at the week ending November 12th, saw an increase of 243 influenza hospitalizations — more than doubling the previous week's numbers. This is the evening MPR News update for Nov. 18, 2022. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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