Flu deaths continue to rise

Six people have now died in Tulsa County

The Oklahoma Department of Health just released the latest flu numbers.

Eight people died with flu related symptoms and the flu season isn’t over for several more weeks.

Nearly 1,000 people have been hospitalized across the state this year.

Six people have died in Tulsa County.

The number of deaths is now 33.

State health leaders say adults and children can be sick with the flu for a week or more.