“Tripledemic” outlook for Central Washington“Tripledemic” outlook for Central WashingtonFlu numbers are a sharp contrast from the last flu season when cases were reported at record lows.Mark RattnerMark Rattner
Hospitals Challenged In Current Flu Season, But Surge May Have PeakedHospitals Challenged In Current Flu Season, But Surge May Have PeakedAbout 95 percent of ICU beds were occupied as of Dec. 10, a sharp rise from a normal flu season when about half of all ICU beds are available.Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Rep Schrier Asking Biden Administration For Emergency Over RSVRep Schrier Asking Biden Administration For Emergency Over RSVSchrier wrote an opinion column in the Seattle Times with Seattle Children's Hospital CEO Jeff Sperring.Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Confluence Health Sees Higher Volume of Flu Patients, Resulting in Longer Wait TimesConfluence Health Sees Higher Volume of Flu Patients, Resulting in Longer Wait TimesHospitals nationwide have been facing a similar issue of overcrowding, with patients experiencing influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory infections surging in recent weeks.Terra SokolTerra Sokol
Cascade School District Recommends Students to Mask Indoors Amidst Flu OutbreakCascade School District Recommends Students to Mask Indoors Amidst Flu OutbreakEveryone is encouraged to keep children home if they are sick, wash hands often, and avoid close contact with those who are sick.Terra SokolTerra Sokol