Health P.E.I. says some progress has been made in easing the strain on the Island's hospitals and emergency rooms, but it's preparing for an expected spike in flu cases in the coming weeks. 

Earlier this month, Health P.E.I. issued a news release saying hospitals and emergency departments were being stretched to their limits as the entire health-care system faced overwhelming demands. Officials said the situation has been exacerbated because all of the province's ERs have more admitted patients …