Rochester-area flu spike

Here’s a concise summary of the flu situation around Rochester for the week ending Nov. 22, according to the New York State Department of Health:

• Monroe County: 254 new cases (+218% from the previous week), 13 hospitalizations.
• Livingston County: 29 new cases, slight decrease from the previous week.
• Wayne County: 14 new cases (+133% from the previous week).
• Ontario County: 8 new cases, slight increase from the previous week.

Overall: Flu cases are spiking notably in Monroe and Wayne counties, while Livingston and Ontario counties saw minor changes.

Flu cases spiking around the Rochester area, according to state’s Flu Tracker – WHEC.com