Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Health Officer of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, will host a news conference Monday for members of the media to share updates on the status of serious respiratory illnesses – flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Respiratory infections are on the rise in the Kanawha Valley just as families are preparing to gather for the Thanksgiving holiday and/or join crowds for Black Friday shopping.
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Smoke Alarm Safety
Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without smoke alarms (41%) or non-working smoke alarms (16o/o) In fires which smoke alarms did not operate, 41% had missing or disconnected batteries. The risk of dying in a home fire is cut by more than half in homes with working smoke alarms. Test the alarm monthly. Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking.