Look TV: Zika Virus

Arthur Gran, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Samaritan Hospital, discusses Eastern Equine Encephalitis during an interview on WTEN/News10.

With cold and flu season looming, it’s important to remember that washing your hands is still the gold standard against infectious diseases such as colds, the flu and even more serious diseases like COVID-19. But do you know the proper way to wash?

As a result of the declaration by the New York State Health Commissioner that the flu is now prevalent in certain communities, visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals, including all SPHP acute care hospitals, to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases.