Flu is not easing up on San Diego

While there was a slight dip in the number of influenza cases reported in the region last week, influenza activity is still moderate, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced.

A total of 564 lab-confirmed influenza cases were reported last week, which was 54 fewer than the week before.

Two new flu fatalities were reported last week, bringing this season’s total to 47. In comparison, 301 San Diegans had died at the same time last year.

The newly reported flu deaths were of a 96-year-old woman South County and a 56-year-old man from North County. Both had underlying medica...