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Flu Numbers Continue to Decline in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — Flu activity is declining in Minnesota but the season isn’t over yet.

The state Department of Health is reporting 11 more flu-related deaths the week of March 15th.

A total of 320 people have died of influenza complications this season including two children.

There were 128 hospitalizations which is down from 180 the previous week.

Two schools and two long-term care facilities had flu outbreaks last week.