(Jefferson City, MO) — Flu activity is high in Missouri, according to Health and Senior Services Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus. He says to date, more than 9,200 cases of the flu have been reported, along with 147 hospitalizations and five deaths. He says...
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...
Spring might be here, but cold and flu season is still lingering. According to Nathan Koffarnus, Assistant Bureau Chief with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, we are not in the clear yet. We could be in the midst of a second wave of flu and...
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.
The coronavirus pandemic could be driving down influenza numbers in Missouri so far this flu season. The state’s reported flu case count is drastically different this year compared to 2019. State Health and Senior Services Department figures show 634 people have...
