Number of Flu Deaths in Connecticut Rises to 8

There have been two additional deaths associated with the flu in Connecticut, which makes eight flu-related deaths reported this season.

A report released today from the state Department of Health says there were two flu-associated deaths during the week that ended on Jan. 12. 

Seven flu-associated deaths have been associated with influenza A and one with influenza B.

Five of the deaths this season were people over 65 years old, two have been people between 50 and 64 years old and one was 25 to 49 years of age, according to the Department of Health.

The Department of Health says flu remains widespread in Connecticut and there have been 1,248 influenza positive laboratory tests since Aug. 26.

This is the breakdown of where they have been:

• Hartford County: 381
• New Haven: 383
• Fairfield: 183
• Middlesex: 80
• New London: 65
• Litchfield: 45
• Tolland: 34
• Windham: 34
• Forty-three are in unknown counties.