 Ring in the New Year with amazing savings from Appalachian Wireless. Get the Galaxy S7 for just $49.99 when you sign a renew a two-year service agreement. Better service, bigger savings. That's today's Appalachian Wireless. The Kentucky Department for Public Health is raising the flu level in the state from regional to widespread. Widespread activity is the highest level of flu activity, which indicates increased flu outbreaks in at least half of the regions in the state. Right now, there's about 20 counties reporting flu. That does not mean that there is an epidemic. The most common case of flu reported throughout the state is being Type A, which is exactly what we're seeing here. Pike County is one county with increased flu outbreaks. However, those at Pikeville Medical Center say the staff is only seeing one to two patients a day on average with flu-like activity. Most of those seen have been mild outpatient cases. Officials say if you notice flu-like symptoms, see a doctor as soon as possible. The most common flu-like symptoms are fevers, chills, cough, congestion, headache, body aches, fatigue, those type of things. If you experience those, if you're a primary care physician, I would go see them in normal business hours. If it's after normal business hours, you can go to the Walmart clinic or the emergency department. Officials say there are some ways to prevent getting the flu. The most common and best ways to prevent the flu is if you have to cough or sneeze. Cough or sneeze into your arm or elbow or a tissue. Definitely do not cough or sneeze into your hand. Keep your hands away from your face. Wash your hands frequently and stay out of crowded places. Pikeville Medical Center offers flu shots at any outpatient facility. Reporting in Pikeville for EKB News, I'm Shelby Steele.