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Flu cases at Texas base hit 275 as services again require recruits to get shots
Key takeaways
- The Air Force confirmed 275 cases as of Wednesday, up from 160 just last week, a figure Rep.
- In addition, four people have been hospitalized as of Tuesday, ABC News reported.
- One recruit also died June 16, though the death remains under investigation and it is not clear whether it is tied to the outbreak.
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The Air Force confirmed 275 cases as of Wednesday, up from 160 just last week, a figure Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said the service had relayed to his office.
In addition, four people have been hospitalized as of Tuesday, ABC News reported.
One recruit also died June 16, though the death remains under investigation and it is not clear whether it is tied to the outbreak.
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