Flu is ‘very high’ in most New England states in one of the worst influenza seasons in recent memory - The Boston Globe

Google News1/13/2026 – 1/14/2026

Summary

Flu cases are at a 'very high' level in most New England states, marking one of the worst influenza seasons in recent memory. Massachusetts is experiencing a surge in flu illnesses, with reports of the first pediatric flu deaths in Boston since 2013. Additionally, a restaurant in Massachusetts has shut down due to staff being sickened with the flu as cases continue to spike across the state.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

92d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2205
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2205/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2205/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

Score BreakdownRisk 50

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 92 days - proven survivor

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