Over 100 Adams County residents with lab confirmed influenza

Adams County Health Department is receiving new reports daily of lab confirmed influenza positive patients. The reports are similar to other areas of the state and are predominantly influenza A. Many more are ill with influenza like illness symptoms and have not been tested.

It is not too late to get a flu shot and residents are advised to stay home if ill.

Nationwide there has been an increase in hospital admissions for influenza, including an increase in patients needing intensive care. Five flu-related deaths have been reported in Washington state, including one death in neighboring Grant C...