CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — As flu cases in South Carolina continue to spike, Lowcountry hospitals are taking action to help slow the spread.
Roper St. Francis reports the highest emergency room levels from flu cases they’ve ever seen. They have seen a 26.9% positive rate for flu tests over the past 30 days.
“When you are over 25% it really becomes a safety issue for vulnerable patients,” said Dr. Megan Baker, the Chief Clinical Officer for Roper St. Francis Healthcare…