In response to a dramatic increase in local flu cases, Roper Hospital, located in Charleston, South Carolina, announced a reintroduction of masking requirements and a reduction in visitation rights effective as of January 9th at 7 a.m. These temporary measures, applicable across all Roper hospitals and hospital-based outpatient departments, have been put into place as…
As Eastern North Carolina experiences an unexpected surge in cases caused by an unanticipated, highly contagious flu strain, certain hospitals have begun limiting patient visitation in an effort to control the spread of the virus. This emergent flu strain was not expected and hence, not covered by this year's flu vaccinations, leading to an unprecedented…
North Carolina health authorities have reported an additional 12 fatalities due to influenza over the past week, resulting in a total of 39 deaths thus far this flu season. Dr. David Weber, the Department of Infection Prevention's Medical Director and associate Chief Medical Officer at UNC Hospitals, indicated a significant surge in flu cases and…
Hospitals across Ireland have instituted visitor restrictions in response to a rapid surge in flu cases. Esteemed by leading health officials as a significant public health issue, the number of hospitalised flu cases has reportedly escalated swiftly. Data from the Health Service Executive (HSE) indicate that the recorded flu cases went up from 562 on…