Nation Flu, widespread in 30 states, blamed for nearly 2,000 deaths this season, CDC reports December 21, 2019Doug Stanglin, USA TODAYComments Off on Flu, widespread in 30 states, blamed for nearly 2,000 deaths this season, CDC reports The CDC says there are at least 3.7 million flu cases so far this season, with 32,000 requiring hospitalization.