ST. LOUIS — COVID-19 cases are on the uptick in Missouri, even as flu cases appear to be tapering off.
Flu activity remains high but is declining in most areas across the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control. So far, flu has caused 20 million illnesses, 21,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths (including 61 children) in one of the worst flu seasons in more than 10 years.
In Missouri, cases have been declining since a peak of nearly 16,900 cases were reported the week ending Dec. 10. Nearly 14,200 cases were reported the following week; and just about 7,200 cases were reported the week after that, according to the latest available data.
