Epidemic of Flu, Pneumonia Deaths
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From Times Wire Reports
Influenza outbreaks are occurring in 44 states, and deaths from flu and pneumonia are epidemic, federal health officials said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 44 states, the District of Columbia and New York City reported regional or widespread flu activity during the week ended Jan. 24, the latest period for which figures are available. Flu and pneumonia deaths in a sampling of 122 cities were at epidemic levels.
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