31 Albertans have died from influenza this season: AHS
MEDICINE HAT, AB — There have been no new influenza deaths in the South Zone, according to new numbers from Alberta Health Services.
AHS released its first flu report since Dec. 21 on Thursday, revealing that 31 Albertans have died from lab confirmed cases of the disease since the season began in October. The total is up from 19 in the December report.
The South Zone, which includes Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, has only reported two deaths so far this season, and there has been no change in the newest report.