On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the number of deaths from the flu this season more than doubled in a week to 23. Two of the patients affected lived in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, and 136 people have been hospitalized in Oklahoma County with the virus. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations and hand hygiene to avoid the dangers of the flu.
Category: Canadian County, OK
Oklahoma County officials warning residents after ‘significant’ jump in flu cases
On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the number of deaths from the flu this season more than doubled in a week to 23. Two of the patients affected lived in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, and 136 people have been hospitalized in Oklahoma County with the virus. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations and hand hygiene to avoid the dangers of the flu.