Health authorities report that seven individuals in the state have passed away from the flu so far this season, including one kid.
Between 2014 and 2020, there were an average of 193 flu-related fatalities, reaching a peak of 296 during the 2017–2018 flu season.
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In 2020–2021, there were no flu-related fatalities reported; in 2021–2022, there were 26. According to authorities, the significant drop occurred during the COVID-19 epidemic, social withdrawal, and mask use.
Increased flu activity was anticipated in the wake of the pandemic, according to Providence's medical director for the northwest area, Jason Monte mayor.
According to Monte mayor, "These respiratory illnesses are returning "and" they have returned in full force."
Seattle, Washington According to the Washington State Department of Health, flu activity in the state is now regarded as extremely high.
The influenza strain detected most often in recent weeks was influenza type A. According to officials, flu-like illnesses accounted for 7.5% of doctor visits between Nov. 13 and Nov. 19, up from a baseline of 1.8%
Washington's SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The flu claimed the life of a woman in her 20s last week in Snohomish County, making it the county's second flu-related death and the first of the 2022–23 flu season.
According to the Snohomish Health District, the woman was from Lynnwood and passed away at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.
According to the Snohomish Health District, this year's flu season is anticipated to be the worst since before the COVID-19 epidemic.
In Snohomish County, a lady from Bothell passed away from the flu in October, making it the first such fatality since the year 2020.
Hospitalizations due to the flu had already doubled by early November compared to the same time of the previous two years.
Both the flu and COVID-19 have the potential to be very deadly illnesses for persons of all ages, according to Dr. James Lewis, the Snohomish Health District's health officer. We have vaccines to help protect us, so I once more urge everyone aged 6 months and older to get their COVID vaccine, annual flu shot, and if they are qualified, their bivalent COVID booster.
Before the winter season in Washington, individuals are urged to get COVID and flu vaccinations.
In the past two flu seasons, according to officials, COVID precautions including masking, keeping a distance from others, and staying in while unwell have helped to contain the transmission of diseases like the flu.
According to the Washington State Department of Health, flu activity in the state is now regarded as extremely high. Over 1,200 new flu cases were recorded by state health officials from November 13 to November 19, more than double the number of instances seen in the preceding weeks, according to KING 5. The influenza strain detected most often in recent weeks was influenza type A. According to officials, a rise from a baseline of 1.8% to 7.5% of doctor visits between Nov. 13 and Nov. 19 were for flu-like symptoms. Health authorities report that seven individuals in the state have passed away from the flu so far this season, including one kid. Between 2014 and 2020, there were an average of 193 flu-related fatalities, reaching a peak of 296 during the 2017–2018 flu season.
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