According to a press release from the New York State Department of Health, flu season peaks in January. But there have already been more than 4,500 cases of New Yorkers being hospitalized for the flu.

Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.

New York is seeing its worst flu season on record, with more than 71,000 cases reported in one week and hospitalizations surging statewide, including Monroe County. READ MORE:

The CDC says cases are rising sharply nationwide, with New York reporting its highest weekly flu hospitalizations.

It's unclear how long the mask policy will remain in effect for the Glens Falls Hospital. New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald issued a statewide declaration last month, requiring all health care professionals who do not have a flu vaccine to wear a mask around patients.

Flu cases are surging in some states, including New Mexico, Colorado and Texas. Here's what to know about flu in Arizona.

The number of flu infections has surged across the country, with the highest numbers reported in New York, New Jersey, and Colorado. The CDC says 90% of these cases are linked to a new variant. Dr. Sarah Nosal,

The flu season is hitting in full force, especially in New York, Colorado and Louisiana, where flu-like activity is very high, according to the CDC.