‘Super flu’ still spreading uncontrollably… as cities see record number of cases and hospitalizations

 

America is facing an unprecedented health crisis right now, and the numbers are climbing at an alarming rate. What was once a seasonal concern has morphed into something far more dangerous, now being dubbed the “super flu,” and it’s spreading like wildfire across the nation. Just imagine, in a single week, the number of US states reporting “very high” levels of this deadly influenza has jumped from a concerning twenty-two to a staggering thirty-two. This isn’t just a minor uptick; it’s a monumental surge that has public health officials scrambling and communities on edge. The latest data, specifically for the week concluding December 27, paints a grim picture, showing an accelerating epidemic that threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems and endanger countless lives. This isn’t your typical flu season; this is something far more sinister, impacting more than half the country with its intense and virulent spread. The question isn’t if it will hit your area, but when, and the implications are terrifying, leaving millions  wondering what comes next

This isn’t an isolated incident; the super flu is making its presence known in some of the most populated and vital regions across the United States. From the bustling Northeast all the way through the heartland and into the Western states, a chilling level 13 activity alert has been slapped on a vast swathe of the country, indicating the highest possible level of viral spread. We’re talking about states like Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the entire New York state, including the epicenter of New York City, all grappling with intense outbreaks. The contagion extends alarmingly through New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and down into the South with Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Even the Gulf Coast in Louisiana and Western states like Colorado, New Mexico, and Idaho are now struggling to contain this virulent illness. New York state alone, a mere week before the latest data, recorded an astonishing 72,000 flu cases, with a full quarter of those occurring within the confines of New York City, demonstrating the sheer density and speed of this spreading illness that continues to grow and threaten more areas every single day.

The terrifying truth is that our healthcare infrastructure is already buckling under the immense pressure of this burgeoning crisis. Take New York, for example, where a staggering 4,550 individuals found themselves hospitalized in just the week ending December 27, battling the relentless grip of this super flu. This isn’t a minor bump in admissions; it represents a horrifying 24 percent spike in hospitalizations compared to the preceding week, a clear indicator that the situation is rapidly deteriorating and far from contained. What’s even more alarming is the nationwide picture: there are now ZERO states reporting “minimal” flu activity. The notion of minimal risk has been entirely eradicated from the map, with only two small holdouts, Montana and Vermont, still clinging to a “low” activity status. The very air we breathe seems to be a conduit for this illness, evidenced by the fact that a shocking one in three flu tests administered during that same week returned a positive result. This isn’t just bad; it’s a catastrophic leap, marking a 21 percent surge from the already concerning one in four positivity rate observed the week prior. And if that wasn’t enough to send shivers down your spine, consider this: the current positivity rate is a mind-bending 76 percent higher than it was at this exact time last year, signifying a dangerous and exponential acceleration of the virus’s spread across communities, and the worst may still be ahead.