The Iowa Department of Public Health reports the number of flu deaths in Iowa continues to increase. Deputy State Epidemiologist Ann Garvey says six deaths were reported in the last week.

Garvey says the warm up and melting snow is not an indication the flu season is coming to an end.

There were 270 flu deaths in the last flu season, but doctor Garvey says it is tough to make a comparison this year until the season is finally done.