If you're noticing that people around you are starting to get sick, you're not alone. Northern Nevada Public Health says there has been an increase in some illnesses recently.
Washoe County specifically is charting in the moderate to high category for respiratory illnesses.
Flu cases have increased and are higher this year than this time last year. RSV cases are also increasing.
People in our community say they try to prevent illness and have plans to get over them if they do get sick.
That ranges from more unique preventatives like drinking an onion and garlic tea to things as common as hand washing.
One person strongly suggested getting yearly flu shots as well, saying it works for him and his wife.
People also emphasized the importance of isolating while sick to prevent further spread.
