News 4 Reno

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Washoe County Health District is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2018/19 flu season in Washoe County.

According to the health district, the victim was over 65 years old and at risk for flu-related complications due to underlying medical conditions in addition to their advanced age.

It does not appear that the individual had been vaccinated this year for the flu.