Flu Deaths Create Difficulty To Tame The Epidemic: Washington State Is Facing Critical Situation

The ongoing flu epidemic in the Washington State has snatched away more lives. The officials of the Washington Department of Health have already reported a new number of deaths just after the end of the last week. The officials have revealed that so far 76 people have died.

Earlier it was reported that the number of deaths might increase as the flu epidemic already engulfed almost all the counties. The Washington State Department of Health reports the current condition with the Washington State Influenza Update. The update has indicated the increasing trend of sickness.

The previous week the number of the flu-related deaths was 46, but after the end of the last week, it is now 76. The increasing number correctly reflects the acute condition of the epidemic. Latest weekly news has revealed that four people with an age limit of 50 and above belong to the current death list. The crucial fact is, health officials are facing difficulty in taming the situation.  

Pierce county has already reported the death of a child from the flu. So far the Pierce County has reported the highest number of the flu-related deaths. The number of deaths is 20. Next, Snohomish County reported 18 deaths and King County reported 11 deaths.

According to the Q13 FOX, the Washington Department of Health has revealed that the number of the outpatient visits has increased. A huge portion of them is attending for flu-like sickness. Even the number of the visiting patients is double the normal amount.

This critical situation has forced the hospitals to take extreme measure to tame the spread of these influenza cases. Even many long-term care facilities for the senior citizens have already witnessed the rapid spread of this disease among the senior members. Doctors opine that the current flu vaccine can reduce the risk of this disease.

Even they have advised staying away from the sick people. Washing hands properly is very necessary to avoid the bad impact of the flu. People who are suffering from this disease should take rest and not attend any outdoor work.