The following information was released by NCDHHS.

RALEIGH, N.C. (NEWS RELEASE) – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season. An adult in the western part of the state died due to complications of flu during the first week of October.

“This is a sad reminder that flu infections can be serious and, in some cases, even fatal,” said State Epidemiologist Zack Moore, M.D, MPH. “We encourage everyone to take preventative measures against flu and other respiratory illnesses like getting your yearly flu shot, regularly washing hands, covering your cough and staying home when sick to avoid infecting others.”

Flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are expected to increase over the c

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