Flu cases are spiking in Louisiana, with emergency room visits on the rise. Health officials warn of severe flu strains and urge residents to take precautions.
For the second consecutive year, Louisiana leads the nation in early-season flu cases, according to CDC data. Last week, Louisiana reported the highest flu activity nearing the ‘very high’ range. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says over 11-percent of flu tests in Louisiana returned positive, compared to the national average of 3.5-percent. ...