how many have died in kentucky from flu
6 flu deaths reported in Kentucky. FRANKFORT, KY. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Department of Public Health has reported six flu related deaths this flu season. Five adults and one child have died. Dr. Kraig Humbaugh with the department of public health says the very young and the very old are the most vulnerable to the flu. He says in a given year, 3,000 people could die from flu complications in Kentucky. Dr. Humbaugh says this year is different than most, because the flu in Kentucky is considered widespread, and it's been widespread for four weeks.