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Flu activity up in Tennessee

Flu activity is increasing several months earlier than the typical seasonal surge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring influenza cases and has reported an upward trend.

The CDC estimates that 1.7 million flu cases have occurred so far this season. Health officials in the Tennessee Valley are observing a similar increase in cases.

To help prevent contracting the virus, the CDC suggests taking the following precautions:

  • Get the flu vaccine
  • Wash your hands
  • Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Stay home if you’re not feeling well

Lucky Knott

Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.