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Douglas County Health Department reports low COVID and influenza, pertussis cases among high schoolers; medical officer retiring and replacement named

2172010 · January 1, 2025
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Director Mike Hill told the board influenza and RSV are low, COVID‑19 remains low, a small pertussis run occurred among high school students, death‑certificate sales increased after funeral‑home agreements, and the department’s medical officer, Dr. Smith, is retiring; Dr. Cameron Dastry is named to start Jan. 1.

Director Mike Hill gave a brief operational update to the Board of Health noting current disease activity, service developments and staffing changes.

Hill said influenza and RSV activity in the county is low but influenza may be starting to increase. COVID‑19 case levels remain low. He reported a "little…

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