North Dakota Flu Cases on the Rise Early this Year

As of the end of last week, there had been 124 cases statewide, with 10 hospitalizations

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota health officials are seeing a higher-than-normal amount of flu activity for this time of year.

As of the end of last week, there had been 124 cases statewide, with 10 hospitalizations.

Two-thirds of the cases were in Cass, Burleigh, Morton and Stark counties. Nearly half of the state’s counties have reported cases.

The Health Department says it typically doesn’t start seeing case numbers escalate until at least mid-December.

People are urged to get flu shots as soon as possible.