For the first time since February 2020, a resident of El Dorado County has died from the flu, according to county health officials. El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams said people should be aware of the threat seasonal flu poses, just like with COVID-19. “In addition to COVID-19, cases of other respiratory illnesses are occurring in much higher numbers this fall than we have seen in several years,” Williams said in a statement. “Continued vigilance to prevent the spread of infectious disease in our communities remains important to everyone.” The county did not release details about the deceased. California health officials say there is high flu activity across the state. They called Northern California’s levels moderate, according to the latest weekly report covering conditions two weeks ago. “Get vaccinated. Do what you have to do to take care of yourself and those you care about. This is not a game to play with. It could take you out as easily as COVID,” Iveda said. Williams, whose husband is still recovering from the flu. For others, learning of the first flu death in El Dorado County is not too shocking. . Williams also said relaxed COVID prevention measures such as social distancing and regular use of masks had an effect on the spread of the flu. | Video below | California reaches the high flu category, first on the West Coast, according to the CDC “We recommend that everyone get their flu shot every year. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet this fall, now is a great time to do so, as well as stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations,” said El Dorado County Immunization Coordinator Carole Hodge-Little, told the county. 36 flu deaths statewide, as of Oct. 2. | Video below | ‘Everyone gets it’: Northern California flu hospitalizations rise across region
For the first time since February 2020, a resident of El Dorado County has died from the flu, according to county health officials.
El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams said people should be aware of the threat seasonal flu poses, just like with COVID-19.
“In addition to COVID-19, cases of other respiratory illnesses are occurring in much higher numbers this fall than we have seen in several years,” Williams said in a statement. “Continued vigilance to prevent the spread of infectious disease in our communities remains important to everyone.”
The county did not release details about the deceased.
California health officials say there is high flu activity across the state. They called Northern California’s levels moderate, according to the latest weekly report covering conditions two weeks ago.
“Get vaccinated. Do what you have to do to take care of yourself and those you care about. This is not a game to play with. It could take you out as easily as COVID,” Iveda said. Williams, whose husband is still recovering from the flu.
For others, learning of the first flu death in El Dorado County is not too shocking.
“Every county has one death. If it’s your time to go, it’s your time to go,” said one El Dorado County resident.
Dr Williams also said relaxed COVID prevention measures such as social distancing and regular use of masks had an effect on the spread of the flu.
| Video below | California reaches high flu category, first on West Coast, CDC says
“We recommend that everyone get their flu shot every year. If you haven’t already gotten your flu shot this fall, now is the perfect time to do so, while keeping up to date on your flu shots. COVID-19,” said El Dorado County Immunization Coordinator Carole Hodge-Little.
Those most at risk for flu complications are those under age 5 or over age 65, who are pregnant or have chronic health conditions, the county said.
There were 36 flu deaths statewide as of Oct. 2.
| Video below | ‘Everybody gets it’: Northern California flu hospitalizations rise across region
