Friday, February 8, 2013
Minnesota Department of Health's latest numbers indicate worst of outbreak behind us.
Updated Feb. 8: Minnesota's 2013 flu outbreak is definitely on the wane. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported Thursday afternoon that influenza killed 15 more Minnesotans during the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2--less than half the number of deaths reported the previous week. So far this season, a total of 127 Minnesotans have died of flu-related illness. According to this report from the Star-Tribune, the vast majority of deaths and hospitalizations have occurred among the elderly. Also, only 108 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during the week. Three weeks ago, 476 people were hospitalized. The MDH reported that only one long-term care facility and 19 schools reported outbreaks of influenza during the …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
In other big headlines from around the South Metro region this week, a $10 million mansion goes up for sale in Inver Grove Heights and the Kohl's property in Burnsville is sold.
You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top stories of the past week from around the South Metro region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links: UPDATED: Flu Deaths in Minnesota Now Total 112 Department of Health says there were an additional 36 deaths last week, but that number of people hospitalized with flu-like symptoms much lower than previous week. Norovirus Bug On the Rise, New Strain Arrives in Minnesota A new, extremely contagious norovirus strain, detected last year in Australia, is making Minnesotans miserable. UPDATE: Apple…
Friday, February 1, 2013
A new, extremely contagious norovirus strain, detected last year in Australia, is making Minnesotans miserable.
Just as the region's flu outbreak seems to be fading, there's a new malady making the rounds. The winter vomiting bug, or the norovirus, has made its way to Minnesota, and it's making many state residents really miserable. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the norovirus causes about 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths each year, mostly in young children and the elderly. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains. The CDC points out that the norovirus is often referred to as the stomach flu, but it is unrelated to influenza. A new norovirus strain, GII.4 Sydney, was detected last year in Australia. The strain hit the U.K and sickened over a million people. It has now …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
In other headlines from around the region last week, South Metro school districts are losing students to open enrollment, and Shakopee makes a guest appearance on 'Saturday Night Live.'
You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent headlines from throughout the South Metro region. Here's a look at last week's stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links. UPDATE: Death Toll Now at 75, But Flu On The Wane Across Minnesota Department of Health says there were an additional 15 deaths last week, but that number of people hospitalized with flu-like symptoms has fallen dramatically. Authorities Identify Apple Valley Woman Killed in Savage Crash Authorities are still investigating an accident that left a 35-year-old south metro woman dead Wednesday …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Two schools in District 196 have reached mandatory health-reporting levels, and Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville reports that available space is scarce.
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog Cases of influenza, some of them severe, have reached the "intense" level in Minnesota, and Dakota County is no exception. Since the start of the influenza season, 578 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Health reports for the 2012-2013 season. This is up from only 30 people who were reportedly hospitalized for the flu in a report from last month. Tony Taschner, the spokesman for District 196, said that as of Friday, two area schools—Black Hawk Middle School in Eagan and Diamond Path Elementary in Apple Valley—had reached the point where the Minnesota Department of Health requires …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Health officials advise Minnesotans to start taking precautions.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Editor's Note: Information from a release from the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota’s unusual stretch of warm weather in late winter and early spring has led to earlier than normal tick activity and a sudden start to the tick-borne disease season. Health officials urge Minnesotans to begin their efforts to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they carry. Early melting of Minnesota’s already limited snow cover this winter coupled with recent warm temperatures have allowed blacklegged ticks, often called the "deer ticks," to feed across the forested regions of Minnesota. This type of tick carries the agents of several diseases, including Lyme disease, human anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Powassan disease, and a new form of …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Health officials advise Minnesotans to start taking precautions.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Editor's Note: Information from a release from the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota’s unusual stretch of warm weather in late winter and early spring has led to earlier than normal tick activity and a sudden start to the tick-borne disease season. Health officials urge Minnesotans to begin their efforts to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they carry. Early melting of Minnesota’s already limited snow cover this winter coupled with recent warm temperatures have allowed blacklegged ticks, often called the "deer ticks," to feed across the forested regions of Minnesota. This type of tick carries the agents of several diseases, including Lyme disease, human anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Powassan disease, and a new form of …
Friday, August 19, 2011
Neither child had been immunized against the infectious disease.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Two Dakota County children have been diagnosed with measles this month, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. A 1-year-old child fell ill after visiting Kenya, where the disease is “endemic” MDH announced in a statement released Friday. The second child became sick after exposure to the first child. Both children have been hospitalized. Neither had been vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. Any additional cases are likely to occur between now and Sept. 8, based on exposure periods and the length of time patients are contagious. Symptoms of measles can crop up eight to 12 days after exposure. The MDH describes symptoms of measles as “fever, runny nose, cough, loss of appetite, watery eyes and a rash. The rash …
Neither child had been immunized against the infectious disease.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Two Dakota County children have been diagnosed with measles this month, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. A one-year-old child fell ill after visiting Kenya, where the disease is “endemic” MDH announced in a statement released Friday. The second child became sick after exposure to the first child. Both children have been hospitalized. Neither had been vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. Any additional cases are likely to occur between now and Sept. 8, based on exposure periods and the length of time patients are contagious. Symptoms of measles can crop up eight-12 days after exposure. The MDH describes symptoms of measles as “fever, runny nose, cough, loss of appetite, watery eyes and a rash. The rash usually…
