by Kate Evans
Seasonal influenza activity and flu-like illness is now widespread in our area, with growing numbers of flu cases confirmed at War Memorial Hospital and illnesses prevalent in local schools.
War Memorial Hospital’s emergency room has seen an increase of patient cases with flu and flu-like illness symptoms, said Chris Parsons, Emergency Department Director. Medical staff confirmed 11 positive cases of the flu this past week. They’ve also been seeing strep throat and gastrointestinal bugs. Parsons said…
