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At the end of December, New York saw one of its worst single weeks for flu hospitalizations in years, while states like Connecticut have seen a similar surge. In Massachusetts, the latest numbers show the Commonwealth could surpass last flu season's record hospitalization rate. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with experts who say the situation is likely to get worse before it gets better — and that there’s still time to get a flu shot.

Capital Region hospitals are teaming up as the region prepares for a second wave of COVID-19 in the colder months. As WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau…

Vermont Governor Phil Scott and members of his administration gave an update on the state’s COVID-19 response this morning.Vermont’s Republican governor…

Already trying to control the coronavirus pandemic, Albany County officials kicked off a "shoo the flu" initiative this week.Albany County Executive Dan…

Visitation guidelines take effect Monday at several regional hospitals to protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases after a warning by…

The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza has dropped across New York state, the first decline since the flu was deemed widespread in…

As flu diagnoses continue to increase across the Northeast, officials are beefing up prevention and care efforts to combat the virus. February is…

The Vermont Health Department says the state could be in for a rough flu season and it's advising people to get flu shots to protect themselves and…

State health officials have declared the flu to be widespread and prevalent in New York state.The Department of Health says cases of the flu have been…

A midlevel New York court has upheld the state Health Department's 2013 requirement that medical personnel get vaccinations or wear masks during flu…