Almost four million people have been struck with the flu already this season, as the country suffers high levels of illness according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to their latest FluView report, the CDC estimates that there have been at least 3.7 million flu illnesses. As of December 20, the CDC reports that there are 19 states that are experiencing high levels of flu activity. Puerto Rico is also included as having high activity. The CDC shares that 99% of flu viruses tested this season have been susceptible to the four FDA-approved influenza antiviral medications.

Source: Daily Mail December 22, 2019 00:03 UTC