Rising Respiratory Illnesses Overwhelm Local Hospitals

Hospitals in the Miami Valley are experiencing an increase in flu cases and other respiratory illnesses, leading to overcrowding. Local high schools have even had to close due to the number of staff and students falling ill. Kettering Health Network and Premier Health are among the hospitals treating multiple patients for respiratory illnesses. The CDC has raised Ohio's flu status from low to moderate activity, and there has been a 112% increase in hospitalizations across the state. Experts urge people to get vaccinated to help prevent the spread of these illnesses.