A patient is given a flu shot Thursday. Health officials say the flu is now widespread in more than 40 states across the country.
LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. -
Hospitals across the country and in our area have seen a significant increase in patients entering the emergency room, with some hospitals forced to turn away ambulances because the demand is so high.
Health officials say the flu is now widespread in more than 490 states across the country.
In Pennsylvania, a Lehigh Valley Health Network spokesperson confirms to FOX 29 an infant from Lehigh County died over the weekend of the flu, one of 22 deaths across the state.
In other areas, Boston residents are now under a health emergency and in Chicago, hospitals have had to turn away ambulances.
The increase in flu cases comes as we are still weeks away from the peak of flu season.
Doctor say it's not too late to get your flu shot.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:45:51 GMT
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery.
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery's website.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A patient is given a flu shot Thursday. Health officials say the flu is now widespread in more than 40 states across the country.
