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Health Officials Issue Avian Flu Warnings For Bird Hunters
Health Officials Issue Avian Flu Warnings For Bird Hunters
Health Officials Issue Avian Flu Warnings For Bird Hunters
In the wake of numerous infections and the first death from avian influenza (bird flu) in a human in the U.S., the Grant County Health District is recommending numerous precautions for waterfowl hunters. Health officials are advising hunters to stay alert for any sick or dead birds they might encounter, and to take other precautions including wearing protective eyewear, gloves, and a facemask when
Grant Co. Police Warning Residents About Health District Imposter
Grant Co. Police Warning Residents About Health District Imposter
Grant Co. Police Warning Residents About Health District Imposter
The Grant County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public about someone who's reportedly been making phone calls and impersonating a County official. Sheriff's spokesperson, Kyle Foreman, says the person is contacting local businesses and falsely claiming to be a member of the Grant County Health District's Environmental Health staff...
Whooping Cough Cases Spiking In Chelan & Grant Counties
Whooping Cough Cases Spiking In Chelan & Grant Counties
Whooping Cough Cases Spiking In Chelan & Grant Counties
Grant County is joining a list of other counties in the state that are being impacted by an outbreak of whooping cough. The Grant County Health District says the highly-communicable illness, which is also known as pertussis, has been officially detected in 60 people in the county since early summer...
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
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
Grant County Health District Reports Four More COVID Deaths
Grant County Health District Reports Four More COVID Deaths
Grant County Health District Reports Four More COVID Deaths
The Grant County Health District is reporting four additional confirmed COVID-19 deaths. According to the health district, all four deaths occurred in January. Three of the four victims had underlying health conditions. The passings bring Grant County's total to 237 since the start of the pandemic ...

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