All Marion County hospitals impose visitor restrictions because of flu

To help prevent the spread of the flu virus and to keep patients and staff safe as the season ramps up, several central Indiana hospitals are posing visitor restrictions.  With the flu season expected to reach an early peak in the state, Indiana has already been upgraded by the Center for Disease Control to widespread flu activity along with 35 other states.  As of December 29, there were already 9 flu related deaths this season and 13 long-term care facilities have reported flu outbreaks.