Cybersecdn- Healthcare professionals in the Mid-South are reporting a significant increase in respiratory virus cases, including flu and COVID-19. According to Dr. Steve Threlkeld, an infectious disease specialist, hospitalizations for these illnesses have nearly doubled in the past week at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
The CDC’s weekly influenza summary map corroborates this trend, showing very high levels of flu-like activity in the region. The situation is exacerbated by the return of children to classrooms after the holidays, leading to a higher risk of virus transmission.
Dr. Sandy Arnold, chief of pediatric diseases at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, notes an uptick in flu cases and associated secondary infections like pneumonia among children.
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Doctors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, advocating for the use of antivirals and vaccinations. The public is urged to remain vigilant and take preventative measures such as getting flu shots and practicing good hygiene.