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Wait times at hospitals longer as flu, respiratory illnesses hit high levels statewide
All major Triangle hospitals say they're experiencing longer wait times in the ER right now. The CDC says flu cases have reached the highest level in 15 years nationwide.
Health officials in the East share ways to stay healthy this flu season
In addition to the statewide increase, counties in the East like Carteret County say they too are seeing an uptick.
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Seasonal respiratory illnesses surge In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing ...
Have the flu or know someone with it? Flu cases surge to highest levels in 15 years, CDC says
Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.
‘We pray about it every day’: This North Carolina farmer with 1.6 million hens — producing 1.2 million eggs per day — gives unique insight into America’s egg short…
Egg prices have surged 50% as bird flu forces farmers to cull millions of hens. Alex Simpson, the President of Simpson Eggs, ...
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Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years: CDC
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.
The flu has led to 100+ NC deaths this season, and cases haven’t peaked yet. What to know
It’s not unusual historically to see high numbers of respiratory viruses floating around during this time frame,” a UNC ...