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While levels of one respiratory virus have reduced significantly in NC since January, the risk of contracting a respiratory virus remains very real.

Influenza cases continue to mount with the virus reaching activity levels in the U.S. not seen for the last 15 years, according to the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention.

Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.

Flu infections are at or near their highest levels in at least 15 years and are still rising, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

According to the CDC, frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is essential in preventing infections.