While flu cases in Missouri have remained relatively low for now the same cannot be said for COVID. Dr. Laura Morris with MU Health Care told Missourinet that they typically see a rise in flu cases around the holidays; however, COVID has not been as consistent. “We...
Tis the season for respiratory illnesses. Dr. Kate Lichtenberg chairs the Board for the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians. She said that the holidays are filled with celebrations, gatherings, and catching the flu and COVID-19. “Hopefully, you know, if someone is...
The cold weather is on its way to Missouri soon. That means chances for catching the flu or COVID-19 increases. Lynelle Paro, with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, predicts an increase in case numbers once the cold begins to set in. She said that...
Flu season and COVID-19 season are in full effect – the weather is starting to get cooler and we’re hearing of new illness strains. Anthony Morabith chats with Lynelle Paro with the Missouri DHSS.
Missouri’s hospitals, health department, and the state testing lab are bracing for more COVID-19 cases in the midst of flu season, but they are hoping it’s more of a confluence than a collision. State Health Labs Director Bill Whitmar in early September...
