October 2019

Hospitals Limiting Visitors Because of Flu

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On: October 28, 2019

Floyd Medical Center, Polk Medical Center and Cherokee Medical Center are restricting visitors beginning 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, to decrease the chances of patients and hospital staff catching the flu and other contagious illnesses. While flu cases are not widespread, Floyd is being proactive. The flu can cause seriousContinue Reading

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