7 more flu deaths in North Carolina, including 2 kids, however case numbers reducing

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)-- Seven more individuals have died from the influenza, consisting of two kids, according to the state's Department of Health and Human Services.

The 7 fatalities bring the total variety of flu-associated deaths in North Carolina to 266 given that Oct. 7 of last year-- 254 grownups, 12 pediatrics.

However in general, the total variety of individuals checking positive for the influenza has decreased because last week. Information reveals that there were 904 reported positive tests in the week ending on Feb. 24, below 974 the week before.

The number of people evaluating positive for COVID-19 likewise decreased, from 1,493 to 1,281

For all respiratory infections, the variety of people visiting the emergency department and the variety of health center admissions decreased somewhat from the previous week.