Flu cases dropping in northeastern SD, statewide

The weekly total of confirmed flu cases is falling in South Dakota, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health.

No new influenza-related deaths were reported during the week ending March 2, according to provisional data. Brown County reported 53 confirmed flu cases during that week, but no flu-related hospitalizations.

Week ending March 2

Confirmed cases Hospitalizations Deaths

Brown County 53 0 0

Campbell County 0 0 0

Day County 1 0 0

Edmunds County 4 0 0

Faulk County 1 0 0

Marshall County 1 0 0

McPherson County 1 0 0

Potter County 2 0 0

Roberts County 13 1 0

Spink County 2 0 0

Walworth County 0 0 0

Statewide 942 60 0

2018 -19 flu season

Confirmed cases Hospitalizations Deaths

Brown County 553 31 0

Campbell County 1 0 0

Day County 22 1 0

Edmunds County 51 1 0

Faulk County 10 0 0

Marshall County 17 0 0

McPherson County 18 1 0

Potter County 44 1 0

Roberts County 100 2 0

Spink County 21 1 0

Walworth County 2 2 0

Statewide 7,178 453 18

Flu symptoms

Influenza usually comes on suddenly. Not everyone with the flu will have a fever, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:

• Fever.
• Cough.
• Sore throat.
• Runny or stuffy nose.
• Body aches.
• Headaches.
• Chills.
• Fatigue.
• Sometimes diarrhea and vomiting.