This year’s Flu season is already shaping up to be one of the worst outbreaks in recent history. Every state except for Hawaii is reporting cases of the H3N2 Influenza virus. There have been at least 20 pediatric deaths associated with this strain. A total of about 48 deaths have occurred already ,and the season is really just getting started. Watch the videos to find out why the Flu is so bad this season, how to avoid getting the Flu, and what to do if you do get the Flu. And remember…wash your hand, wash your hands, wash your hands!
FIGHTING THE FLU
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2 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
A-State names Nick Carroll Senior Associate AD for Compliance
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Pezman announced Thursday that Nick Carroll has been named the Red Wolves’ Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.
6 hours ago in Sports
Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Food, News, Sports & Outdoors
Downtown Jonesboro road to be closed Friday for Downtown Block Party
A temporary road closure will be in effect on Friday for the Downtown Block Party.