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Knox County Health Department reports peak influenza season, new behavioral health services at community health center

2155186 · January 27, 2025
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The county health director updated council that influenza A has peaked locally, norovirus remains high, RSV is plateauing, and the health department has consolidated WIC services and expanded behavioral health services at a new 4,000 sq. ft. site with MAT and licensed clinicians.

Knox County Health Department officials briefed Mount Vernon City Council on public-health trends and services during the Jan. 27 meeting.

Health Department Commissioner Zach Green reported influenza A is at peak levels in the community, with influenza B appearing in about 5% of cases; norovirus activity is high, RSV is plateauing, and COVID-19 case counts are declining. He described the public-health implications and…

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