Delaware Influenza 2015-2016 Season

[Ronan Kelly]

MMWR Week 9 (February 28 ? March 5, 2016)

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk09.pdf

During Week 9, there were 197 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents, which includes 14
cases from an influenza outbreak at a New Castle County correctional facility. Reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) received
from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is 1.03%, (baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is
3.5% (national baseline is 2.1%).
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http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk09.pdf

Delaware records first flu-related death
Jen Rini, The News Journal 3:59 p.m. EDT March 18, 2016

What was projected as the slowest start to a flu season in five years has claimed its first fatality.

Delaware officials recorded 409 flu cases from just March 6 through March 12, and the state?s first flu-related death of the season was reported on Friday.

The state said an 88-year-old New Castle County man died of flu-related complications on March 14. Tests showed the man was infected with the influenza A virus and suffered from chronic health conditions.
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http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2016/03/18/delaware-records-first-flu-related-death/81967542/

[Ronan Kelly]

MMWR Week 10 (March 6 - 12, 2016)

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk10.pdf

During Week 10, there were 409 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents. Reports
of influenza-like illness (ILI) received from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is
1.83%, (baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is 3.7% (national baseline is 2.1%).
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[Ronan Kelly]

State records two more flu-related deaths
Jen Rini, The News Journal 5:29 p.m. EDT March 30, 2016

Two more people died from flu-related complications, the state said a release late Wednesday.

That makes three flu-related deaths so far this influenza season.

Most recently, a 58-year-old woman died after contracting the H1N1 influenza A virus, also known as swine flu, and a 69-year-old man infected with a nonspecific influenza A died. Both were New Castle County residents and had existing health conditions, the Delaware Division of Public Health said.
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http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2016/03/30/state-records-two-more-flu-related-deaths/82441932/

MMWR Week 11 (March 13-19, 2016)

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During Week 11 there were 306 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents. Reports of
influenza-like illness (ILI) received from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is 0.92%,
(baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is 3.2% (national baseline is 2.1%).
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http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk11.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

MMWR Week 12 (March 20-26, 2016)

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk12.pdf

During Week 12 there were 268 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents. Reports of
influenza-like illness (ILI) received from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is 1.75%,
(baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is 2.9% (national baseline is 2.1%).
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Table 3. Influenza-related deaths, Delaware 2015-16
YTD: 3
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[Ronan Kelly]

Delaware Weekly Influenza Report
MMWR Week 13 (March 27 ? April 2, 2016)
Delaware Division of Public Health

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk13.pdf

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During Week 13 there were 193 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents. Reports of
influenza-like illness (ILI) received from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is 0.31%,
(baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is 2.4% (national baseline is 2.1%).

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[Ronan Kelly]

Delaware Weekly Influenza Report
MMWR Week 14 (April 3 - 9, 2016)

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk14.pdf

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During Week 14 there were 132 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents. Reports of
influenza-like illness (ILI) received from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is 0.52%,
(baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is 2.1% (national baseline is 2.1%).
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[Ronan Kelly]

Delaware Weekly Influenza Report
MMWR Week 15 (April 10 - 16, 2016)

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk15.pdf

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During Week 15 there were 101 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents. Reports of
influenza-like illness (ILI) received from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is 0.33%,
(baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is 2.1% (national baseline is 2.1%).
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Table 3. Influenza-related deaths, Delaware 2015-16
YTD: 4
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[Ronan Kelly]

Delaware Weekly Influenza Report
MMWR Week 17 (April 24 - 30, 2016)
Delaware Division of Public Health

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/files/flu2016wk17.pdf

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During Week 17 there were 88 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza reported among Delaware residents. Reports
of influenza-like illness (ILI) received from participating providers, facilities and institutions in Delaware show ILI is
0.66%, (baseline is 1.8%). Nationally, ILI is 1.8% (national baseline is 2.1%).
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Table 3. Influenza-related deaths, Delaware 2015-16
YTD 6