Maricopa County health officials warn about spread of flu, COVID, RSV

Maricopa County Health Officials Warn of Spread of Flu, COVID, RSV – KTAR.com arizona news Has been updated: December 9, 2022 at 1:31 PM On December 6, 2022, cold and flu medicine shelves at a CVS pharmacy in Burbank, CA are empty. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s most populous county warns […]

Maricopa County sees large spike in flu, COVID-19 and RSV

PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona’s most populous county warns of a significant increase in cases of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. The Maricopa County Public Health Department issued an alert Friday that cases of these viruses, including the respiratory syncytial virus known as RSV, are higher than normal for this time of year. Influenza is […]

Coconino County still at low COVID level as flu rates rise slightly

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) latest report says COVID-19 cases continued to decline in Coconino County in the week ending February 25, while other respiratory illnesses increased slightly Did. COVID Coconino County continues to have low community levels of COVID, with both community-level indicators remaining at similar levels over the past week, according […]

Flu in Graham, Greenlee more than double the five-year average

– David Bell Graff/Gila Valley Central Posted By: David Bell February 27, 2023 PHOENIX — Graham County saw an increase in the number of confirmed flu cases during the latest reporting period. According to the Arizona Department of Health, 11 new cases were reported in the week of February 12, an 83 percent increase from […]

Pinal County records 1st pediatric flu death of season in Arizona

independent news media Pinal County reported the first childhood flu death of the 2022 season in Arizona this week. “Unfortunately, this tragic situation is a reminder that influenza can cause serious illness and death,” said Dr. Tasha Spears, health director for the Pinal County Public Health Services District. I’m here. “My deepest condolences to this […]

Pinal County reports first child flu death, the first of season

Pinal County, Arizona — Pinal County Health Officials issued a statement Wednesday. child died of flu It was the first childhood flu death in Arizona this season. Health officials say this year’s flu season has started early and hospitals are overwhelmed by the amount of cases they’re seeing in emergency departments. A total of 172 […]

Flu starting show declines in Graham, Greenlee

PHOENIX — For the first time this season, the number of new flu cases in Graham County is below the five-year average. This is according to the latest data released by the Arizona Department of Health. Flu counts declined in four of the five weeks reported in January, 9.6% below the five-year average for the […]

Cochise County Health and Social Services offer flu vaccines to residents

Cochise County, Arizona (KGUN) — The Cochise County Department of Health and Social Services encourages residents to put their health first. Free flu vaccines are available for residents. “Cochise County Health and Social Services will provide free flu vaccines, removing the financial burden that everyone would have in their communities,” said Public Health Emergency Preparedness […]

Maricopa County warns public of rising COVID, flu, and RSV cases

Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — If you’ve noticed more people getting sick this holiday season, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) says you’re not alone. On Friday, the county health department issued a public health alert as cases of illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV are far higher than normal for this time […]