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Flu season takes dangerous turn in Boston
January 10, 2013
January 10, 2013
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(CBS News) The nationwide flu outbreak has taken a dangerous turn in Boston. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has just declared a state of emergency in his city.
In recent weeks, 18 people across Massachusetts have died because of the flu.
National flu outbreak widens
Complete coverage: Health Center: Cold & Flu
At Massachusetts General, the hospital is restricting the number of visitors to some areas of the hospital, such as the OB-GYN floors to protect some of the hospital's most vulnerable patients, and asking hospital staff to wear masks throughout the day.
In the U.S., 41 states are currently seeing
In recent weeks, 18 people across Massachusetts have died because of the flu.
National flu outbreak widens
Complete coverage: Health Center: Cold & Flu
At Massachusetts General, the hospital is restricting the number of visitors to some areas of the hospital, such as the OB-GYN floors to protect some of the hospital's most vulnerable patients, and asking hospital staff to wear masks throughout the day.
In the U.S., 41 states are currently seeing
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