LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed 12 flu deaths so far this season.

The confirmed cases have been recorded since Sept. 29.

The ADH says the flu is widespread across the state and that this season’s numbers so far are similar to last year in terms of flu activity and number of cases.  

The 2012-2013 flu season was one of the worst in the past three decades, according to the ADH.