Flu Cases Are On The Rise In The Area With Local Schools Taking Preventative Measures. The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Said That 51 Out Of 54 States Are Experiencing Elevated Levels Of Flu And Flu-Like Symptoms. Johnson City And Kingsport Officials Said They Have Seen A Uptick In Flu Cases. Jamie Swift With Mountain States Health Alliance Said They Have Seen Flu Cases Double In Their Emergency Rooms In The Past Week. The Strain Of Flu That’s Common This Year Is Typically Severe For Children And The Elderly.