Nursing homes in Minnesota are taking extra safety precautions as flu outbreaks hit long-term care facilities. According to data released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health, long-term care facilities saw 12 new influenza outbreaks over the last week, for a total of 26 outbreaks so far this season. This marks the earliest surge in flu outbreaks at long-term care facilities in years. They typically see influenza-related issues during the months of January through March.
