Flu numbers ‘very high’ in Neosho Co.
CHANUTE — Neosho County is experiencing a high number of influenza cases, according to the Chanute Tribune.
Neosho County Health Department Immunization Nurse Paula Roberts told the Tribune that the county’s cases qualify as “very high,” according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The Tribune reported Roberts said 76% of cases are of the Influenza A virus, which is covered by this year’s flu vaccine, with cases still trending upward.
COVID-19 is still making the rounds, Roberts said.
Neosho County reported 54 new COVID cases between Dec. 3 and 9.
Pete’s fundraisers benefit CASA
PARSONS — The Pump’n Pete’s convenience store chain recently donated $73,000 to CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, according to the Parsons Sun.
Pump’n Pete’s employees from Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri donated to CASA, which helps children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.
This is the 10th year the convenience store chain has raised money for CASA.
“It means a lot to the children we serve,” said Aimee Daniels, executive director of CASA’s 31st Judicial District, which includes Iola.
Illness shutters Fredonia schools
FREDONIA — More than 90 students and staff were absent due to illness last week at Fredonia-USD 484 schools, according to the Wilson County Citizen.
As a result, school administrators postponed the district’s annual Christmas Pageant, an 89-year tradition.
The pageant will occur Jan. 4.
