WNY hospitals strained as flu cases skyrocket

Jan 9, 2026 - 03:00
WNY hospitals strained as flu cases skyrocket
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County health officials are sounding the alarm over the current surge in flu cases across Western New York. They're urging anyone who can to reserve emergency room visits for true medical emergencies only. WIVB News 4 spoke with the medical directors and attending physicians of Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), [...]