Last Updated on April 25, 2017 11:35 am
Boone, NC (April 25, 2017) – As a result of the declining number of flu cases seen over the past few weeks, the visitation restrictions Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) put in place on February 24th at The Foley Center, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and Watauga Medical Center have been lifted.
“ARHS thanks community members for adhering to the visitation restrictions which have been in place the past couple of months,” stated Dr. Danielle Mahaffey, Chief Physician Executive for ARHS. While the cases of flu have declined there are still a few cases in the area and we remind you of things you can do to prevent catching or spreading the virus, including:
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. After coughing or sneezing, wash or sanitize your hands.
If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not into your hands.
If you get sick with flu, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from making them sick.
Get the recommended seasonal flu vaccine.
