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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

First pediatric flu death of the season is reported in San Bernardino County

Plus, I-10 lane closures near Montclair and a new venue for Redlands' Feast of Lights.

The San Bernardino Today team1 story7 sources4 min read

Public HealthTop story

San Bernardino County confirms its first pediatric flu death of the 2026-⁠27 season

This season's first pediatric flu death came well before flu season usually peaks

  1. FebruaryFirst pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season is reported.
  2. OctoberFirst pediatric flu death of the 2026-27 season is reported.
  3. Nov. 1Flu season typically begins.
  4. Dec.–Feb.Emergency room visits for flu-like illness typically peak.
  5. Apr. 30Flu season typically ends.

Sources: CBS Los Angeles, USA TODAY

If you have little ones at home, here's the news. The San Bernardino County Public Health Department confirmed the first pediatric flu death of the 2026-27 season. The child had underlying medical conditions and was too young for the flu vaccine, county officials said.

The county didn't share more about the circumstances. Officials said they're monitoring flu and flu-like illnesses that are rising earlier than usual. Last season's first pediatric flu death came in February 2026.

Dr. Gabriel Campion of Dignity Health Northridge says patients are already packing emergency rooms in Los Angeles County. CBS reports most cases have been identified as , the strain that sparked a pandemic in 2009. Health officials say children born after that year may not have immunity.

  • Get tested and treated early if symptoms start
  • Stay home if you're sick
  • Wear a mask in crowded settings
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces

The numbers behind the county's flu warning

1
pediatric flu death confirmed so far in the 2026-27 season
6 months
is the youngest age for the recommended annual flu shot
20 seconds
is the minimum for washing hands with soap and warm water

Sources: CBS Los Angeles, USA TODAY

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I-10 closures

If you drive I-10 near the county line, will reduce both directions to three lanes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Wednesday, Nov. 4. The stretch runs from Mills Avenue in Montclair to Interstate 15 in Ontario, and the schedule may change with weather. Banning Patch

I-10 drops to three lanes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days

I-10 between Mills Ave. in Montclair and I-15 in Ontario

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  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Eastbound and westbound I-10 reduced to three lanes
Dates
Nov. 3 and Nov. 4

Source: Banning Patch

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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Eastbound and westbound I-10 reduced to three lanes
DatesNov. 3 and Nov. 4

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San Bernardino Todayto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

First pediatric flu death of the season is reported in San Bernardino County

Plus, I-10 lane closures near Montclair and a new venue for Redlands' Feast of Lights.

The TLDR

  1. County confirms first pediatric flu death of the 2026-27 season
  2. Flu activity is rising earlier than usual, officials say
  3. I-10 drops to three lanes near Montclair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Wednesday
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