The number of flu-related deaths has reached 95 this season, matching last year's total.

ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Health reported 28 flu-related deaths in the week ending Feb. 29, bringing the number of deaths to 95 this flu season.

Officials say 3,254 hospitalizations have been reported this flu season, which is already higher than last season's total of 2,543.

School outbreaks spiked by 43 in the reported week to bring the total number of outbreaks this season to 848.