by News Staff | Jan 31, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Influenza is in Our Midst – Press Release from Inyo-Mono Public Health Director Rick Johnson Over the last week, the Eastern Sierra has been continuing to see high levels of influenza activity. We are seeing increased visits to healthcare providers, positive...
by News Staff | Jan 23, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
UPDATE: Wednesday, 4pm – From Mammoth Hospital: “Due to our increase in influenza patients in the Mono County area, Mammoth Hospital is restricting patient visitors to family members only. Please check in at the hospital’s front desk or nurses’ station...
by News Staff | Jan 17, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In recent days, national news has reported with urgency the rapid spread of influenza in most states, but not yet California. Inyo-Mono Health Officer Dr. Rick Johnson said it’s just a matter of time for us. He said it’s like a Tsunami wave heading for...
by News Staff | Feb 6, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
For an unknown reason, flu season this year has barely materialized. Some officials speculate that drier, warmer weather has kept the bugs at bay, but that’s not a scientific fact. Inyo-Mono Public Health Officer Dr. Rick Johnson did issue a flu update as...