(Salt Lake City, UT) — Just under 300 people were hospitalized in Utah with flu-related symptoms between December 21st and 27th, marking the largest weekly spike since 2020. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported a total of 698 flu-related hospitalizations so far this season, with 291 occurring […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s flu season is expected to be quite rough. That’s the analysis of the state’s epidemiologist. She tells KUTV that this year’s strain, Influenza A, is hitting the world hard. The Department of Health and Human Services says they have seen nearly 400 hospitalizations so […]
(Undated) — A rise in respiratory illnesses is leading to more hospital visits nationwide. CDC data shows ER visits for influenza or respiratory virus are now “very high” in several states with RSV and COVID-19 cases increasing. Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and New Hampshire […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah health officials are warning the public about an increase in COVID, Flu, and RSV cases, calling it a “Tripledemic”. Experts say the three viruses affect the respiratory system, and they can have serious health consequences if left untreated. While these viruses are normal for […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Respiratory illnesses are rising across Utah. The Department of Health and Human Services reports what health officials describe as a rapid increase in flu case over the past week. Those cases dramatically outpaces both RSV and COVID-19 patients, and most people coming down with the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah health officials are issuing a reminder for people to get the flu vaccine. KUTV in Salt Lake City reported Monday that the Utah Department of Health has found four patients have been hospitalized due to influenza. The agency recommends anyone age 6 months or older get […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County health officials say sexually transmitted diseases continue to rise in the region for at least the fifth year in a row. The Provo Daily Herald reports officials say each of the four major sexually transmitted diseases tracked by the health department increased last year from previous […]
