Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 9 ending 2/29/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased over the past few weeks but is still high.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 9 that ended on 2/29/2020, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 is the most detected flu virus, however Influenza B/Victoria, and A(H3N2) viruses cocirculate in the community. The predominant viruses vary by region of the state and age group
A total of 106,013 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been reported season to date. Confirmed reports were received from 67 Counties out of the 67 Counties.
Percent of outpatient visits associated with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) has slightly decreased and is still above the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 2,501 flu associated hospitalizations and 74 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date, including one pediatric influenza associated mortality.
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased over the past few weeks but is still high.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 9 that ended on 2/29/2020, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 is the most detected flu virus, however Influenza B/Victoria, and A(H3N2) viruses cocirculate in the community. The predominant viruses vary by region of the state and age group
A total of 106,013 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been reported season to date. Confirmed reports were received from 67 Counties out of the 67 Counties.
Percent of outpatient visits associated with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) has slightly decreased and is still above the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 2,501 flu associated hospitalizations and 74 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date, including one pediatric influenza associated mortality.
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