The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) announced that 81 people have died as a result of the seasonal outbreak of the flu virus, which appears to be reaching its peak.

Furthermore, KEELPNO’s divs show that a total of 179 people have received medical treatment in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), with 26 currently in ICUs.

KEELPNO has urged vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, to take the necessary precautions and seek out medical care and anti-viral treatment as soon as they notice any symptoms.