Flu cases are on the rise in Ohio hospitals. Visitation restrictions are starting at many hospitals across the state to prevent further spread.
The Ohio Department of Health reports 294 confirmed flu-related hospitalizations during the last week of December, up 81% from the week prior. Flu-related emergency department visits and outpatient visits have also been rising.
Dayton-area recently implemented visitor restrictions due to the flu season, restricting visits from children younger than 14 years old and people with respiratory symptoms…