(Community Matters 101) Preparations for Seasonal Uptick in Respiratory Illnesses

The good news? COVID-19 infections in summer 2024 mirrored those of the previous year, meaning there was not a notable increase in the average number of cases. That's the word from the Calhoun County Public Health Department.While updating the local COVID situation, Calhoun County Public Health Officer Eric Pessell takes an opportunity to talk about flu and RSV, as well, in this episode of Community Matters.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Public Health DepartmentCalhoun County COVID-19 HomepageABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.