Coverage dated December 26, 2025

Flu cases soar in New York: State records highest number ever in a single week

Headline from WHEC Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York set a record for the most flu cases ever recorded in a single week, the state Department of Health announced Friday. More than 71,000 cases were reported for the week ending Dec.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Flu cases soar in New York: State records highest number ever in a single week (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York set a record for the most flu cases ever recorded in a single week, the state Department of Health announced Friday. More than 71,000 cases were reported for the week ending Dec.

  2. Gothamist

    New York state has set a record for flu cases ahead of peak season (opens Gothamist)

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    Gothamist's feed description

    Officials reported 71,123 new cases and it

  3. FOX 5 New York

    New York reports highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    New York is experiencing its worst week on record for influenza cases, prompting health officials to warn residents to take precautions as hospitalizations rise statewide.

  4. New York Post

    New York flu cases hit all-time high as infections surge statewide (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    New York is seeing a record-breaking flu surge, with more than 71,000 cases reported in a single week and hospitalizations climbing statewide as health officials warn the worst may still be ahead.

  5. ABC 7 New York

    New York Department of Health announces most flu cases ever recorded in 1 week (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    New York State is seeing record-breaking numbers of flu cases.

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