Flu deaths in NC rise to 115 for the season

NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — The NC Department of Health and Human Services reports 15 flu deaths in the past week.

Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists across the state reported 952 positive influenza virus results out of 3934 samples tested this week.

The total number of flu deaths across the state now stands at 115.

Three children, including one child under 4 years old , have died from the flu this year.