Flu

Now that COVID-19 guidelines have relaxed in most public places and many people are leaving special measures like physical distancing and wearing face masks behind, the flu is expected to make a big comeback. 

To protect mothers, their newborns and pediatric patients from flu viruses circulating in our region, all Samaritan Health Services hospitals will limit visitors in birthing centers and pediatric units beginning Monday, Dec. 30.

Lincoln County Health & Human Services has received reports of four flu outbreaks in the past three weeks.

The start of October and arrival of cold weather means the start of flu season is around the corner.