Allegheny County Health Department spokesman Guillermo Cole says he doesn't think there's an answer as to why, but he's happy to report that the Pittsburgh area's having a mild flu season to date. So far, there have been only five confirmed cases -- one believed to have been contracted by someone when traveling abroad -- with just the rest of February, March and perhaps April to go. (Yesterday)

So far, Allegheny County is experiencing a "very mild" flu season with just five confirmed cases, according to the Allegheny County Health Department. (02/08/2012)