Rise in flu cases puts strain on Virginia hospital system

RICHMOND, Va. — An unwelcome holiday guest is spreading fast: the flu.

Richmond doctors are monitoring growing numbers, and the Virginia Department of Health shows overall emergency department visits for the flu have gone up nearly 10 percent.

“Right now we are looking at having capacity constraints,” explained Dr. Carlton Stadler, regional director for Bon Secours urgent care system in Virginia…

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