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Bird Flu confirmed in Wayne County

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, has been confirmed in 10 counties in Kentucky, including Wayne County. At this time, Wayne County is the only county in the Lake Cumberland area […]

Flu activity ‘very high’ in the area

Flu activity in Kentucky is currently labeled as “very high”, according to the latest data from the CDC and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. That comes as no surprise as local doctor’s […]

Flu Activity Increases Statewide

There were 1,943 new cases being reported with 21,000 confirmed cases statewide for this flu season. There have been 80 total deaths from the flu in Kentucky this year, four of which were under the […]

New Flu Cases Down Statewide

There were over 1,800 new flu cases statewide over the past week which was down from the 2,100 new cases the week prior. The current influenza level statewide still remains at widespread. There have been […]

Flu Numbers Increasing Across the State

Due to the high number of flu cases in the area, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset is restricting visitor access. As of Wednesday afternoon, visitation is limited to immediate family members only. Anyone with […]

Flu Outbreak Remains ‘Widespread’

There have now been six flu-related deaths in Kentucky this year, according to the Center for Disease Control. There have also been 2,400 reported flu cases this year, an increase of more than 800 confirmed […]