PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — PCHD’s communicable disease nurse reports that the COVID level is high as well as flu; especially influenza A.

PCHD also states that strep throat and RSV are hitting Pike County hard. They would like to take this time to remind everyone to take these proper preventative precautions to keep themselves, and their family and friends safe during this holiday season:

1. Check with your healthcare provider on vaccines you may be eligible for to help prevent illness such as Flu, Pneumonia and Covid.
2. Take everyday preventive measures to help reduce the spread of illnesses:
   1. Avoid close contact with sick people
   2. If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible
   3. Do not go to work or school if you are sick
   4. Cover coughs and sneezes
   5. Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
   6. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
   7. Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects.