County Health reports six cases of Influenza B

DAYTON–Six cases of Influenza B, which is highly contagious and can only be passed from human to human, have been confirmed in Columbia County, Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman reported to Commissioners this week.

This is based on data from Dayton General Hospital, discussion indicated. If there is more than 10% absenteeism, school officials alert Public Health, which in turn notifies the...