The Kentucky Department of Public Health reported more than 2,000 new flu cases in its last report.

Jefferson County leads the way with 1,645 new cases. Pike County is in third and Perry County ranks at sixth.

Health officials say the state flu activity level is widespread, meaning there have been confirmed cases in at last half the regions of the state.

So far, there’s been a total of 17,203 flu cases this 2019-2020 season.

At least 50 people have died, four were under the age of 18.

Health officials say we saw the highest number of flu cases at the end of December, then a downward trend through mid-January.

We’re now starting to see those flu numbers increase.

It’s not too late to get the flu shot. Although it won’t prevent you from getting the flu, it could help lessen the severity of symptoms if you do. If you are sick, you are urged to stay home and wash your hands frequently.