The Connecticut Department of Public Health says the flu is now considered widespread across the state for the first time since last season.
According to health officials, the influenza A viruses are the predominate type circulating, while there are very few reports of influenza B.
Between August 26 and December 22, 162 patients were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
A total of 527 cases have been reported in Connecticut during the current season.
In New York, 2,117 flu-related cases have been reported.
Connecticut and New York are now two of 11 states where the flu is considered widespread.