(Salt Lake City, UT) — Just under 300 people were hospitalized in Utah with flu-related symptoms between December 21st and 27th, marking the largest weekly spike since 2020. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported a total of 698 flu-related hospitalizations so far this season, with 291 occurring in the past week alone. Officials noted that sudden spikes in flu hospitalizations are typical for this time of year, even though last week’s increase is particularly notable.