Nearly two dozen states reported experiencing “very high” respiratory illness activity, raising concerns across the nation.
In Idaho, the state reported its third flu-related death of the season earlier this month. This highlights the severity of the flu season in the region.
The Spokane County Regional Health District reported its first flu-related death of the 2025 virus season back in October. Across Washington, 18 lab-confirmed influenza deaths have been reported.
In addition, three flu-related deaths have been reported in Montana, further emphasizing the widespread impact of the flu season this year.
