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Flu Death In St. Francois County
NOV 19, 2019 @ 10:39AM
(Park Hills) The number of flu cases being reported to the St. Francois County Heatlh Center in Park Hills is starting to pick up. Tiffany Roth is the communicable disease coordinator at the health center.
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LOCAL
3 flu-related deaths reported in Missouri
So far this season, the Department of Health said there have been 3 flu-related deaths in the state
Author: Ashley Cole
Published: 11:32 AM CST December 9, 2019
Updated: 11:32 AM CST December 9, 2019
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Department of Health announced it has received three reports of flu-related deaths this season.
The total number of influenza cases in the state recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, the Department of Health said.
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Missouri Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
2019-2020 Influenza Season1
Week 49: December 1, 2019 – December 7, 2019
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Local2
.
A total of 485 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (158 influenza A, 323 influenza B, and 4 untyped) were
reported during Week 49. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 2,202 (44.2%
influenza A, 55.2% influenza B, and 0.6% untyped). No laboratory-positive cases of influenza were reported by
the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 49. The percentage of respiratory specimens
testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus
Surveillance System (NREVSS) decreased during Week 49 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 2.80% (Figure 5) and 2.8% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
Four influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 49.
5 During Week 48, 29 deaths
involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records, resulting in a season-todate total of 346 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
No influenza or ILI-associated outbreaks or school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 49.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States continued to increase during Week 48. National influenza
surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is available
online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
Week 50: December 8, 2019 – December 14, 2019
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Regional2
.
A total of 857 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (237 influenza A, 598 influenza B, and 22 untyped) were
reported during Week 50. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 3,246 (40.2%
influenza A, 58.7% influenza B, and 1.1% untyped). One laboratory-positive case of influenza (AH1N1) was
reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 50. The percentage of respiratory
specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the National Respiratory and Enteric
Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) increased during Week 50 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 4.17% (Figure 5) and 3.23% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
Five influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 50.
5 During Week 49, 54 deaths
involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records, resulting in a season-todate total of 400 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
No influenza or ILI-associated outbreaks or school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 50.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States has been elevated for five weeks and continued to increase during
Week 49. National influenza surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView
report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
The first confirmed flu death of the season has been reported in Kansas City, according to the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department.
Health officials said the patient was in their 60s and had underlying health conditions. No other information about the person was released.
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Missouri Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
2019-2020 Influenza Season1
Week 52: December 22, 2019 – December 28, 2019
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 779 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (306 influenza A, 470 influenza B, and 3 untyped) were
reported during Week 52. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 5,900 (36.3%
influenza A, 62.8% influenza B, and 0.9% untyped). Six laboratory-positive cases of influenza (three influenza A
(H1N1), one influenza A (H3), and two influenza B (Victoria)) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health
Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 52. The percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in
Missouri laboratories reporting to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS)
decreased during Week 52 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 5.03% (Figure 5) and 4.4% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
Eight influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 52.
5 During Week 51, 29 deaths
involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records, resulting in a season-todate total of 444 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
No influenza or ILI-associated outbreaks or school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 52.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States has been elevated for seven weeks and continued to increase
during Week 51. National influenza surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly
FluView report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Missouri Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
2019-2020 Influenza Season1
Week 1: December 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 2,272 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (830 influenza A, 1,424 influenza B, and 18 untyped) were
reported during Week 1. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 11,171 (34.7%
influenza A, 64.3% influenza B, and 1% untyped). No laboratory-positive cases of influenza were reported by the
Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 1. The percentage of respiratory specimens
testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus
Surveillance System (NREVSS) decreased during Week 1 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 5.06% (Figure 5) and 4.3% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 11 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 1.
5 During
Week 52, 30 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 474 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
No influenza or ILI-associated outbreaks or school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 1.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States is high and continued to increase during Week 52. National
influenza surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is
available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Week 2: January 5, 2020 – January 11, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 2,079 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (845 influenza A, 1,206 influenza B, and 28 untyped) were
reported during Week 2. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 14,345 (35.9%
influenza A, 63.0% influenza B, and 1.1% untyped). No laboratory-positive cases of influenza were reported by
the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 2. The percentage of respiratory specimens
testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus
Surveillance System (NREVSS) decreased during Week 2 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was at baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network (ILINet)
and above baseline for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 1.74% (Figure 5) and 3.63% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 16 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 2.
5 During
Week 1, 37 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 511 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
No influenza or ILI-associated outbreaks or school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 2.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remains high during Week 1. National influenza surveillance
information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Missouri Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
2019-2020 Influenza Season1
Week 3: January 12, 2020 – January 18, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 1,970 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (752 influenza A, 1,199 influenza B, and 19 untyped) were
reported during Week 3. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 18,811 (35.5%
influenza A, 63.4% influenza B, and 1.1% untyped). No laboratory-positive cases of influenza were reported by
the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 3. The percentage of respiratory specimens
testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus
Surveillance System (NREVSS) increased during Week 3 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network (ILINet)
and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The reported
percentage of visits for ILI was 4.03% (Figure 5) and 3.88% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 16 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 3.
5 During
Week 2, 39 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 550 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
No influenza or ILI-associated outbreaks or school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 3.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States declined slightly but remained high during Week 2. National
influenza surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is
available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Week 4: January 19, 2020 – January 25, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 5,086 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (1,911 influenza A, 3,143 influenza B, and 32 untyped) were
reported during Week 4. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 27,072 (36.1%
influenza A, 62.8% influenza B, and 1.1% untyped). Five laboratory-positive cases of influenza (3 A H1N1 and 2
B/Victoria) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 4. The
percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) increased during Week 4 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 6.24% (Figure 5) and 4.04% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 16 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 4.
5 During
Week 3, 8 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 558 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
No influenza or ILI-associated outbreaks or school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 4.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States increased slightly during Week 3. National influenza surveillance
information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
Missouri Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
2019-2020 Influenza Season1
Week 5: January 26, 2020 – February 1, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 6,995 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (3,006 influenza A, 3,927 influenza B, and 62 untyped) were
reported during Week 5. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 34,635 (38.3%
influenza A, 60.6% influenza B, and 1.1% untyped). Ten laboratory-positive cases of influenza (5 A H1N1 and 5
B/Victoria) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 5. The
percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) increased during Week 5 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 7.23% (Figure 5) and 5.2% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 21 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 5.
5 During
Week 4, 10 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 568 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
One influenza outbreak and one school closure has been reported in Missouri as of Week 5.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States increased during Week 4. National influenza surveillance
information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Week 6: February 2, 2020 – February 8, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 8,498 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (3,703 influenza A, 4,741 influenza B, and 54 untyped) were
reported during Week 6. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 44,922 (39.3%
influenza A, 59.7% influenza B, and 1% untyped). Eight laboratory-positive cases of influenza (3 A H1N1 and 5
B/Victoria) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 6. The
percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) increased during Week 6 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 8.21% (Figure 5) and 5.94% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 27 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 6.
5 During
Week 5, 72 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 640 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
One influenza outbreak and four school closure have been reported in Missouri as of Week 6.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remained high during Week 5. National influenza surveillance
information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Week 7: February 9, 2020 – February 15, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 7,624 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (3,648 influenza A, 3,911 influenza B, and 65 untyped) were
reported during Week 7. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 55,710 (41.3%
influenza A, 57.6% influenza B, and 1.1% untyped). Twelve laboratory-positive cases of influenza (7 A H1N1
and 5 B/Victoria) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 7. The
percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) decreased during Week 7 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 8.50% (Figure 5) and 6.42% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 29 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 7.
5 During
Week 6, 71 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 711 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
Two influenza outbreak and four school closure have been reported in Missouri as of Week 7.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remained high during Week 6. National influenza surveillance
information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Week 8: February 16, 2020 – February 22, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 8,230 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (4,225 influenza A, 3,975 influenza B, and 30 untyped) were
reported during Week 8. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 69,382 (43.2%
influenza A, 55.8% influenza B, and 1% untyped). Eight laboratory-positive cases of influenza (5 A H1N1 and 3
B/Victoria) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 8. The
percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) decreased during Week 8 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 8.31% (Figure 5) and 6.59% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 40 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 8.
5 During
Week 7, 72 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 973 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6 *
Four influenza outbreak and six school closure have been reported in Missouri as of Week 8.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remained high but decreased slightly during Week 7. National
influenza surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView report, which is
available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Week 9: February 23, 2020 – February 29, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 9,351 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (5,197 influenza A, 4,095 influenza B, and 59 untyped) were
reported during Week 9. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 83,505 (44.9%
influenza A, 54.1% influenza B, and 1% untyped). Ten laboratory-positive cases of influenza (3 AH1N1 and
7 B/Victoria) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 9. The
percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) slightly decreased during Week 9
(Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 10.13% (Figure 5) and 6.39% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 51 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 9.
5 During
Week 8, 71 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 1,044 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
Eight influenza outbreaks and seven school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 9.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remained high but decreased slightly for the second week in a row
during Week 8. National influenza surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly
FluView report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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Week 10: March 1, 2020 – March 7, 2020
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Summary:
The estimated influenza activity in Missouri is Widespread2
.
A total of 8,222 laboratory-positive3
influenza cases (4,885 influenza A, 3,318 influenza B, and 19 untyped) were
reported during Week 10. The season-to-date total of laboratory-positive influenza cases is 95,608 (46.7%
influenza A, 52.5% influenza B, and 0.8% untyped). Seven laboratory-positive cases of influenza (5 AH1N1 and
2 B/Victoria) were reported by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (MSPHL) during Week 10. The
percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza in Missouri laboratories reporting to the
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) decreased during Week 10 (Figure 6).
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was above baseline for the Missouri Outpatient ILI Surveillance Network
(ILINet) and for the hospital emergency room visit chief complaint data reported through ESSENCE. The
reported percentage of visits for ILI was 10.80% (Figure 5) and 5.83% (Figure 7) through ILINet and ESSENCE
respectively.
4 The ILI data from a small number of sites located in the Northwest Region of the state is currently
unavailable in ESSENCE. Therefore, the ILI data for the Northwest Region should be interpreted with caution.
A season-to-date total of 63 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Missouri as of Week 10.
5 During
Week 9, 75 deaths involving Pneumonia and Influenza (P&I) were reported to the Bureau of Vital Records,
resulting in a season-to-date total of 1,119 P&I associated deaths in Missouri.6
Eleven influenza outbreaks and seven school closures have been reported in Missouri as of Week 10.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remained high but decreased for the third week in a row during
Week 9. National influenza surveillance information is prepared by CDC and is included in the weekly FluView
report, which is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm.
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