For the first time since February 2020, a resident of Eldorado County has died from the flu, according to county health officials. Eldorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams said people need to be more aware of the threat posed by seasonal flu, similar to COVID-19. “In addition to COVID-19, we’ve seen far more cases of other respiratory illnesses this fall than we’ve seen in years,” Williams said in a release. Continued vigilance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in our communities remains important for everyone.” The county has not released details of anyone who died. states that influenza activity is high. They characterized levels in Northern California as moderate as of their most recent weekly report covering conditions two weeks ago. Do what you have to do to take care of it, nothing to play with, it could take you as easily as COVID.” For others, the first flu in El Dorado County It’s not all that shocking that there have been deaths from COVID-19.. Williams also said relaxed COVID precautions, such as social distancing and regular use of masks, are having an impact on the spread of the flu. | | Video below | California hits the high flu category first on the West Coast, says the CDC. Those most at risk for complications from influenza are those under the age of 5 or over the age of 65, those who are pregnant, or those with chronic health conditions. said the county. As of October 2, there were 36 flu deaths statewide. | Video Below | ‘Everybody’s Getting It’: Northern California Flu Hospitalizations Surge Across Region
For the first time since February 2020, a resident of Eldorado County has died from the flu, according to county health officials.
Eldorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams said people need to be more aware of the threat posed by seasonal flu, similar to COVID-19.
“In addition to COVID-19, we’ve seen far more cases of other respiratory illnesses this fall than we’ve seen in years,” Williams said in a release. Continued vigilance to prevent the spread of communicable disease in our communities remains critical for all.”
The county has not released details of the deceased.
California health officials say flu activity is high statewide. They characterized the levels in Northern California as moderate. Up-to-date weekly report covering the situation two weeks ago.
“Get the vaccine. Do what you have to do to take care of yourself and your loved ones. There’s nothing to play with. As easy as COVID can get you.” Might go “Flu.”
For others, Eldorado County’s first flu death isn’t all that shocking.
“There are deaths in every county. If it’s your time to go, it’s your time to go,” said one Eldorado County resident.
Dr. Williams also said relaxed COVID precautions such as social distancing and regular use of masks are having an impact on the spread of the flu.
| | Video below | California first on West Coast to fall into high flu category, CDC says
“We encourage everyone to get a flu shot every year. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet this fall, stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations and start preventing now. It’s a great time to vaccinate,” said El. Carol Hodge Little, Immunization Coordinator for Dorado County.
According to the county, those most at risk for complications from the flu are those under the age of 5 or over the age of 65, those who are pregnant, or those with chronic health conditions.
As of October 2, there were 36 flu deaths statewide.
| | Video Below | ‘Everybody’s Getting It’: Northern California Flu Hospitalizations Surge Across Region
