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Death Toll For Flu Season In CT Hits 57

As the flu remains widespread across the state, the Connecticut Department of Public Health announced two more deaths, bringing the total number this season to 57.

The state is reporting that 57 people have died from the flu so far this season.

The state is reporting that 57 people have died from the flu so far this season.

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According to the state's weekly flu report,  of the 57 deaths, 37 of the people were 65 or older, 15 were between the ages of 50 and 64, four were between 25 and 49, and one was between the ages of 5 and 17.

To date, a total of 2,670 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during the current season, the report says.

In addition, a total of 7,932 influenza positive laboratory tests have been reported including New Haven (2,417), Hartford County (1,811), Fairfield (1,603), New London (631), Litchfield (479), Middlesex (452), Windham (258), Tolland (143), and 138 in unknown areas, the report stated.

Health officials said there is still time to prevent the disease by receiving a flu shot. 

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