Flu took the lives of 61,000 americans 2 seasons ago.
That’s why the US is still below expected deaths (3 yr average) since March 1st.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/COVID19/
“Flu took the lives of 61,000 americans 2 seasons ago.”
You are correct, we will have to wait 10 more days to set the all-time US flu death record.