Positive flu tests top 1,000 region-wide

Greenville Health System reports in excess of 1,000 positive tests for influenza.  In the first week of the month, more than 20 people were admitted to GHS hospitals, including the Oconee Memorial Hospital.  Sue Boeker, in her role as infection prevention manager, says she can’t stress enough two pieces of advice:  It’s never too late to vaccinate yourself against the flu.  Stay away from people who are sick. If you become sick, do not go to work.  Make sure you cover your cough or sneeze.  Boeker admits that, at times, it’s hard for the person who is ill to know whether he has a simple cold or a case of the flu.