California is now reporting very high flu levels, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as the respiratory illness continues to surge nationwide. On Friday, the agency’s color-coded map showed California and 10 other states, along with New York City, shaded purple, the worst of the three shades in the very high flu level. AdvertisementThe California Department of Public Health classifies all of Southern California as having high flu levels, while Central and Northern California are rated moderate. In Los Angeles County, flu and COVID-19 cases are surging, and RSV — or respiratory syncytial virus — also remains at a high level. The flu positivity rate in L.A. County has reached 25%, a level not seen at this time of year in the last four years.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 04, 2022 07:11 UTC