Flu cases, hospitalizations are rising sharply in CT

CT Mirror – Wednesday, January 7, 2026
By Jenna Carlesso and Angela Eichhorst

Flu cases in Connecticut have increased dramatically over the last month, and health officials say the surge in illnesses is happening earlier this season.

For the week ending Nov. 29, 831 cases were reported. A month later, during the week ending Dec. 27, the state recorded 4,755 cases.

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