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Colorado hospitals taking flu precautions
Posted: Jan 9, 2013 11:30 AM by Lauren Molenburg
DENVER (AP) - Colorado hospitals are taking precautions to keep flu patients separated.
On Tuesday, Denver Health Medical Center opened a separate sick bay for flu sufferers. Swedish Medical Center has posted a sign asking people with flu symptoms to do what they can to keep their hands clean and protect other patients.
According to KMGH-TV, state health officials report a jump in flu cases, with more than 500 people hospitalized so far this season.
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Information from: KMGH-TV, http://www.thedenverchannel.com
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