The CDC says flu activity is very high in North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services weekly report said that 18% of all emergency room visits, which is about 2,400 people,

As flu rates continue to rise across the country, Virginia and North Carolina find themselves in the "very high" category for flu rates.

As flu rates continue to rise across the country, Virginia and North Carolina find themselves in the "very high" category for flu rates.

The flu was spreading at a quick rate in South Carolina this season, particularly at the end of January, the CDC reports.