"Tennessee Faces Surging Virus Season with Spike in Flu and COVID-19 Cases"
Tennessee hospitals, particularly in Knoxville, are experiencing an increase in patients due to the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Health officials are implementing preventative measures, such as visitor restrictions and advising sick individuals to stay home. They emphasize handwashing, staying home when sick, and keeping up with vaccinations as key defenses. The health department also reminds the public that it's not too late to get a flu shot, available at local pharmacies and doctor's offices.