WA Dept of Health Introduces COVID, Flu 'Kiosks', Coming Soon
they are not out yet, but numerous health agencies have ordered them.
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First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
Health officials are reporting the first death of the 2023-24 flu season in Grant County.
The Grant County Health District (GCHD) says the victim, whose gender and age were not released, had underlying health conditions.
GCHD spokesperson, Lexi Smith, says the fatality coincides with the district's official announcement of the start of flu season, which is being recognized along with two other ill
Mask Requirements Back at Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital
Hospital officials say masks are now required in the hospital and certain areas are restricted because of the concern about respiratory infection or illnesses.
WA Flu Death Rates Deadliest in Five Years Says Health Department
During the 2022-23 flu season, the Washington State Department of Health says 262 residents died from the flu, ten times more than in 2021-22.
Why were flu rates so low the previous year?
The WA DOH says 257 adults and five children di...
“Tripledemic” outlook for Central Washington
Flu numbers are a sharp contrast from the last flu season when cases were reported at record lows.
How You Feeling Yakima? Flu and COVID Cases Rising
Health officials say Yakima County is currently seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Are More People in WA and OR Getting the Flu Shot This Year?
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine
Flu Death Reported in Franklin County
The death is the first reported in the Benton Franklin Health District from Influenza A in 2022
BFHD, Hospitals Warn of Long ER Wait Times Due to "Tripledemic"
They say the combination of RSV, Covid-19 and the flu are slamming Tri-Cities Hospitals hard