Updated numbers were released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Wednesday morning regarding influenza across the state. The number of flu deaths increased by 11 in the last week, which is higher than weeks past. However, epidemiologist Kendra Dougherty with OSDH said these numbers aren’t unusual.

The Oklahoma State Health Department is reporting the first flu-related deaths this season. There have been three total in the last week compared to at least 114 last season. Vomiting and diarrhea are often mistaken for flu symptoms which are much different and last much longer.