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Arkansas Influenza 2018-19; 113 fatalities, 2 pediatric

Benton County, AR: Hundreds of students out sick in Pea Ridge school district due to flu and other illnesses...

This should be watched. Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing areas in the country right now. Walmart and is headquartered in Benton County and you have dense residential housing being built into rural areas next to chicken farms.

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/fox-24/hundreds-of-students-out-sick-in-pea-ridge-1/1780690319
[h=1]Hundreds of Students out Sick in Pea Ridge
By: Lance Lloyd[/h] Posted: Feb 13, 2019 11:02 PM CST
Updated: Feb 13, 2019 11:02 PM CST

PEA RIDGE, Ark.--(KFTA) - A school district in Benton County reports just under 450 students were out sick Wednesday, and that number is continuing to rise.



Around 20 percent of Pea Ridge students were not at school on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the flu and other illnesses...
Click to expand...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep62P8D12Zg
 
Flu-Related Deaths in Arkansas Now Up to 31
By: Lauren Krakau
Posted: Feb 19, 2019 09:07 PM CST

Updated: Feb 19, 2019 09:41 PM CST

ARKANSAS (KFTA) - 31 people have now died from influenza in Arkansas this flu season according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).

Age 0-4 - 1 death
Age 45-64 - 14 deaths
Age 65+ - 16 deaths
The ADH?s weekly flu reported ?widespread? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a geographic spread and a ?high? level of intensity.

Since September 30, 2018, over 15,200 positive flu tests have been reported to the ADH online database by health care providers.

Last week, the number of tests reported was 11,400, increasing by 3,800 in one week.

In week seven, 71 counties reported influenza cases.
...
https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/fox-24/flu-related-deaths-in-arkansas-now-up-to-31-1/1795101298
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 7, Arkansas reported ?Widespread? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?High? or 10/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 15,200 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 7, 71 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Benton, Pulaski, Sebastian, Craighead, Faulkner, Washington, Lonoke, Saline, Scott, White,
Yell, Crawford, Johnson, Logan, and Garland.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 92 percent were
influenza A, and 8 percent were influenza B.
 There are 342 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 333 tested positive for influenza A, 7
tested positive for influenza B, 2 positive for influenza A subtype H3N2. At the ADH lab, 1 tested positive
for influenza A subtype H1N1, 2 positive for influenza A subtype H3N2, and 1 tested negative for influenza
this week.
 About 5.4 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 9.7 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 7.0 percent among public schools. As of 02/16/2019,
ADH is aware that 11 schools closed briefly due to the flu.
To date, 31 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death. CDC has reported a total of 34 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 No reports of influenza outbreaks were reported from nursing homes or other facilities this season.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 6, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in Puerto Rico and 48 states; 1
state reported regional activities; the District of Columbia, and 1 state reported local activities; the U.S.
Virgin Islands reported sporadic activities, and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...rt_Week_Ending_Saturday_February_16,_2019.pdf
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 8, Arkansas reported ?Widespread? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?High? or 10/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 18,600 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 8, 69 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, Benton, Washington, Sebastian, Faulkner, Lonoke, Saline, White, Randolph, Yell,
Garland, Franklin, Logan, Boone, and Scott.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 92 percent were
influenza A, and 8 percent were influenza B.
 There are 298 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 296 tested positive for influenza A, 1
tested positive for influenza B, and 1 positive for influenza A subtype H1N1. At the ADH lab, 6 tested
positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, 5 positive for influenza A subtype H3N2, and 3 tested negative for
influenza this week.
 About 5.5 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 8.9 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 7.3 percent among public schools. As of 02/23/2019,
ADH is aware that 16 schools closed briefly due to the flu.
To date, 38 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death; 64% were not vaccinated. CDC has reported a total of 41 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 31, 2018, 3 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 7, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in Puerto Rico and 48 states; 1
state reported regional activities; the District of Columbia reported local activities; the U.S. Virgin Islands
and 1 state reported sporadic activities, and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov

https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...rt_Week_Ending_Saturday_February_23,_2019.pdf
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 9, Arkansas reported ?Widespread? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?High? or 10/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 22,400 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 9, 72 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, Benton, Lonoke, Sebastian, Saline, Washington, White, Garland, Franklin, Faulkner,
Pope, Scott, Yell, and Lawrence.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 93 percent were
influenza A, and 7 percent were influenza B.
 There are 419 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 409 tested positive for influenza A, 9
tested positive for influenza B, and 1 positive for influenza A subtype H3N2. At the ADH lab, 10 tested
positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, 8 positive for influenza A subtype H3N2, and 2 tested negative for
influenza this week.
 About 5.5 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 7.5 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 6.9 percent among public schools. As of 03/02/2019,
ADH is aware that 17 schools closed briefly due to the flu.
To date, 57 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death; 70% were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total of 56 pediatric
deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 31, 2018, 5 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 8, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in Puerto Rico and 49 states;
the District of Columbia and 1 state reported local activities; the U.S. Virgin Islands reported sporadic
activities, and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...Report_Week_Ending_Saturday_March_2,_2019.pdf
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 10, Arkansas reported ?Widespread? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?High? or 10/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 26,000 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 10, 68 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, Sebastian, Lonoke, White, Washington, Faulkner, Benton, Garland, Clark, Saline,
Randolph, Logan, and Lawrence.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 93 percent were
influenza A, and 7 percent were influenza B.
 There are 316 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 309 tested positive for influenza A, 2
tested positive for influenza B, 2 positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, and 3 positive for both A and B.
At the ADH lab, 5 tested positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, 8 positive for influenza A subtype H3N2,
1 influenza A unsubtypable, and 3 tested negative for influenza this week.
 About 6.1 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 5.9 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 6.9 percent among public schools. As of 03/12/2019,
ADH is aware that 23 schools closed briefly due to the flu.
To date, 63 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death; 70% were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total of 64 pediatric
deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 30, 2018, 6 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was above the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 9, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in Puerto Rico and 48 states;
the District of Columbia and 2 states reported local activities; the U.S. Virgin Islands reported sporadic
activities, and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov

https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...Report_Week_Ending_Saturday_March_9,_2019.pdf
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 11, Arkansas reported ?Widespread? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?High? or 10/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 29,000 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 11, 68 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, Faulkner, White, Sebastian, Garland, Washington, Clark, Saline, Lonoke, Arkansas,
Lincoln, Baxter, Conway and Boone.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 94 percent were
influenza A, and 6 percent were influenza B.
 There are 245 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 224 tested positive for influenza A, 8
tested positive for influenza B, 3 positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, 9 positive for influenza A subtype
H3N2, and 1 positive untypable. At the ADH lab, 6 tested positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, 4 positive
for influenza A subtype H3N2, and 2 tested negative for influenza this week.
 About 5.6 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 6.2 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 7.8 percent among public schools. As of 03/19/2019,
ADH is aware that 26 schools closed briefly due to the flu.
 To date, 77 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death; 71% of the adults were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total of
68 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 30, 2018, 8 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 10, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in Puerto Rico and 46 states; 4
states reported regional activities; the District of Columbia reported local activities; the U.S. Virgin Islands
reported sporadic activities, and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...eport_Week_Ending_Saturday_March_16,_2019.pdf
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 12, Arkansas reported ?Widespread? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?High? or 10/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 30,700 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 12, 65 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, White, Faulkner, Sebastian, Garland, Lonoke, Arkansas, Grant, Saline, and Craighead.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 94 percent were
influenza A, and 6 percent were influenza B.
 There are 164 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 152 tested positive for influenza A, 1
tested positive for influenza B, 6 positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, 4 positive for influenza A subtype
H3N2, and 1 positive for both A and B. At the ADH lab, 2 positive for influenza A subtype H3N2, 1
positive A unsubtypable, and 4 tested negative for influenza this week.
 About 3.9 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 6.7 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 No school absenteeism report was provided this week due to public school spring break. As of 03/26/2019,
ADH is aware that 27 schools closed briefly due to the flu this season.
To date, 88 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death; 69% of the adults were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total of
76 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 30, 2018, 10 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 11, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in 44 states; Puerto Rico and 4
states reported regional activities; the District of Columbia and 2 states reported local activities; the U.S.
Virgin Islands reported sporadic activities, and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...eport_Week_Ending_Saturday_March_23,_2019.pdf
 
Arkansas flu deaths increase to 97
Posted: Apr 02, 2019 04:10 PM CDT

Updated: Apr 02, 2019 04:10 PM CDT


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The total number of flu deaths in Arkansas this season has climbed to 97, according to the latest report for the week ending March 30 (Week 13).

That's an increase of nine over last week's count.

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) says 71% of the victims were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. The majority of the deaths have been in the 65 and over age group.
...
https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/arkansas-flu-deaths-increase-to-97/1895370738
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 13, Arkansas reported ?Regional? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?Moderate? or 7/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 31,500 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 13, 61 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, Craighead, Poinsett, Sebastian, Crittenden, Faulkner, White, Lonoke, Garland,
Independence, and Arkansas.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 94 percent were
influenza A, and 6 percent were influenza B.
 There are 91 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 83 tested positive for influenza A, 3 tested
positive for influenza B, 4 positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, and 1 positive for influenza A subtype
H3N2. At the ADH lab, 2 tested positive for influenza A subtype H3N2, and no samples tested negative for
influenza this week.
 About 2.6 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 3.8 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 5.6 percent among public schools. As of 04/02/2019,
ADH is aware that 27 schools closed briefly due to the flu this season.
 To date, 97 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death; 71% of the adults were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total of
77 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 30, 2018, 12 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was above the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 12, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in Puerto Rico and 34 states;
14 states reported regional activities; the District of Columbia and 2 states reported local activities; the U.S.
Virgin Islands reported sporadic activities, and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...eport_Week_Ending_Saturday_March_30,_2019.pdf
 
State Homepage: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/pro...fluenza#Weekly

Report Key Points:
 For Week 14, Arkansas reported “Regional” activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and “Low” or 5/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 32,000 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 14, 45 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, White, Crittenden, Lonoke, Sebastian, Independence, Craighead, and Garland.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 94 percent were
influenza A, and 6 percent were influenza B.
 There are 52 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 48 tested positive for influenza A, 4 tested
positive for influenza B. At the ADH lab, 2 tested positive for influenza A subtype H3N2, and no samples
tested negative for influenza this week.
 About 2.1 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 3.3 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 5.9 percent among public schools. As of 04/09/2019,
ADH is aware that 28 schools closed briefly due to the flu this season.
 To date, 100 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including one pediatric
death; 71% of the adults were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total of
82 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 30, 2018, 12 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was at the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 13, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in Puerto Rico and 33 states;
15 states reported regional activities; the District of Columbia and 1 state reported local activities; one state
reported sporadic activities; the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/prog...pics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov

...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/ima...il_6,_2019.pdf
 
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Report Key Points:
 For Week 15, Arkansas reported ?Local? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
for geographic spread of influenza, and ?Minimal? or 2/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 32,400 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 15, 42 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, Crittenden, White, Craighead, Garland, Independence, and Johnson.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 93 percent were
influenza A, and 7 percent were influenza B.
 There are 21 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 19 tested positive for influenza A, 2 tested
positive for influenza B. At the ADH lab, 1 tested positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, and 1 tested
positive for influenza A subtype H3N2, and no samples tested negative for influenza this week.
 About 1.6 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 2.2 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 5.6 percent among public schools. As of 04/16/2019,
ADH is aware that 28 schools closed briefly due to the flu this season.
 To date, 106 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including two pediatric
deaths; 71% of the adults were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total
of 86 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 30, 2018, 12 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 14, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in 20 states; Puerto Rico and
25 states reported regional activities; the District of Columbia and 5 states reported local activities; the U.S.
Virgin Islands reported sporadic activities; Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...eport_Week_Ending_Saturday_April_13,_2019.pdf
 
Report Key Points:
 For Week 16, Arkansas reported ?Sporadic? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for geographic spread of influenza, and ?Minimal? or 1/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since September 30, 2018, over 32,800 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online
database by health care providers. In Week 16, 35 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports
came from Pulaski, Craighead, White, Crittenden, Lonoke, Sebastian, Desha, and Washington.
 Among flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 93 percent were
influenza A, and 7 percent were influenza B.
 There are 17 positive PCR flu tests this week from private labs: 15 tested positive for influenza A, 1 tested
positive for influenza B, and 1 tested positive for influenza A subtype H3N2. At the ADH lab, 1 tested
positive for influenza A subtype H1N1, and 2 samples tested negative for influenza this week.
 About 1.5 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 1.6 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 5.8 percent among public schools. As of 04/23/2019,
ADH is aware that 28 schools closed briefly due to the flu this season.
 To date, 113 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, including two pediatric
deaths; 71% of the adults were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. CDC has reported a total
of 91 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since September 30, 2018, 12 nursing homes in Arkansas have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 15, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in 11 states; Puerto Rico and
20 states reported regional activities; the District of Columbia and 17 states reported local activities; the
U.S. Virgin Islands and 2 states reported sporadic activities; Guam did not report.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
...
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...eport_Week_Ending_Saturday_April_20,_2019.pdf
 
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