Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Health reports first flu death of the season
By
Arkansas – The Arkansas Department of Health reported the first flu-related death for the season on Tuesday.
According to the report the victim was older than 65.
The report also states that 118 people have tested positive for the flu in Arkansas since September.
State health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated for the flu as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, the state’s medical director of immunizations, said keeping hospitalizations down during the pandemic will be especially important this season.
Last year the state reported 118 flu-related deaths out of more than 36,000 positive flu tests, what are listed as just a portion of actual flu cases.
-
Arkansas1 week agoMassive power outages in central Arkansas
-
Local News4 days agoLockheed Martin, Airbus to locate new aerospace facility in Arkansas
-
Local News2 weeks agoWalmart hires 1st chief economist
-
Local News2 weeks agoBetSaracen application goes live
-
Arkansas2 weeks ago
Active COVID-19 cases in Arkansas see uptick for third straight day
-
Local News2 weeks agoIncumbent Secretary of State John Thurston near 50% in primary bid
-
Local News2 weeks agoStamp Out Hunger food drive returns in Central Arkansas
-
Local News1 week agoOne person airlifted following house fire