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 […]
Wild ducks found dead in Maine test positive for bird flu; cases previously reported in Yavapai Co. | Williams-Grand Canyon News
WINTHROP, Maine — Six wild ducks found dead in a stream in Winthrop have tested positive for bird flu, Maine wildlife officials said. A hooded dogfish was found dead in Mill Stream and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian flu, Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife said on February 10. The Department of Wildlife […]
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 […]
Maricopa County sees large spike in flu, COVID-19, and RSV
Arizona’s most populous county warns of a significant increase in cases of flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses. Maricopa County Public Health issued an alert on Friday that cases of these viruses, including the respiratory syncytial virus known as RSV, are higher than normal for this time of year. ” is classified. The infection of […]
Flu cases on the rise in Yuma County
Following year of COVID, flu positive cases are on the rise this season – 13 On Your Side’s Vanessa Gongora reports YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Flu season is upon us, and Yuma County and all of Arizona are seeing an increase in positive cases compared to last year. According to the Arizona Department of […]
First flu child death reported in Cochise County since 2010
The last boy in Cochise County to die from a flu-related illness was over a decade ago. Cochise County, Arizona — Cochise County reported the first flu-related death in a young person since 2010. A local child recently died of a flu-related illness, the first such death recorded in more than a decade, according to […]
