Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-20 (Three Additional Deaths; Total 201)

[Missouriwatcher]

Week 45: Local (increase over past two seasons for this week)
Influenza Activity Surveillance
The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 45 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 5.8%
PCR testing: 2.4%
Viral culture: no positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza B/Victoria lineage.
2 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 45. Since the start of the influenza season, 17 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
No deaths were identified during week 45. Since the start of the influenza season, no influenza-related deaths have been reported.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 45. Since the start of the season, 1 outbreak of influenza in long-term care has been reported.
3 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 45. Since the start of the season, 5 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.49%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
33% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for adenovirus
4% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2% were positive for coronavirus 229E
2% were positive for coronavirus OC43
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 45:
12 were positive for adenovirus
8 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for enterovirus
2 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
1 was positive for rhinovirus
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-46

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-46

Week 46: Local
Influenza Activity Surveillance
The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 46 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 7.7%
PCR testing: 5.6%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 4 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza B/Victoria lineage.
7 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 46. Since the start of the influenza season, 25 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
No deaths were identified during week 46. Since the start of the influenza season, no influenza-related deaths have been reported.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 46. Since the start of the season, 1 outbreak of influenza in long-term care has been reported.
4 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 46. Since the start of the season, 7 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.75%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
25% were positive for rhinovirus
10% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
4% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
3% were positive for coronavirus OC43
2% were positive for adenovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 46:
7 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
6 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
5 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for influenza B
2 were positive for enterovirus
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2 were positive for rhinovirus
1 was positive for influenza A
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-47

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-47

Week 47: Local

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 47 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 10.0%
PCR testing: 7.8%
Viral culture: 2 influenza A positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza B/Victoria lineage.
11 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 47. Since the start of the influenza season, 41 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
No deaths were identified during week 47. Since the start of the influenza season, no influenza-related deaths have been reported.
No long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 47. Since the start of the season, 1 outbreak of influenza in long-term care has been reported.
7 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 47. Since the start of the season, 14 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.12%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
24% were positive for rhinovirus
7% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
5% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2% were positive for coronavirus OC43
1% were positive for adenovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 47:
12 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
6 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
6 were positive for adenovirus
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
3 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2 were positive for influenza A
1 was positive for rhinovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-48

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-48

Week 48: Local

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 48 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 11.1%
PCR testing: 13.7%
Viral culture: 4 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza B/Victoria lineage.
26 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 48. Since the start of the influenza season, 70 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
No deaths were identified during week 48. Since the start of the influenza season, no influenza-related deaths have been reported.
1 long-term care facility (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 48. Since the start of the season, 2 outbreak of influenza in long-term care has been reported.
4 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 48. Since the start of the season, 18 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 1.01%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
22% were positive for rhinovirus
9% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
5% were positive for coronavirus OC43
3% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 48:
13 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
5 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
4 were positive for influenza B
3 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-49

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-49

Week 49: Regional

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 49 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 17.0%
PCR testing: 15.6%
Viral culture: 4 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza B/Victoria lineage.
30 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 49. Since the start of the influenza season, 105 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
No deaths were identified during week 49. Since the start of the influenza season, no influenza-related deaths have been reported.
3 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 49. Since the start of the season, 5 outbreak of influenza in long-term care has been reported.
12 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 49. Since the start of the season, 30 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.61%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
22% were positive for rhinovirus
9% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
5% were positive for coronavirus OC43
3% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 49:
26 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
5 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
4 were positive for influenza B
3 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
1 was positive for rhinovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-50 (One Death Reported)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-50 (One Death Reported)

Week 50: Regional

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 50 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 21.8%
PCR testing: 24.1%
Viral culture: 12 influenza A positives, 1 influenza B positive
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
65 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 50. Since the start of the influenza season, 165 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
1 death was identified during week 50. This is the first influenza-related death reported since the start of the influenza season.
6 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 50. Since the start of the season, 11 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
47 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 50. Since the start of the season, 77 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 1.32%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
19% were positive for rhinovirus
8% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
8% were positive for coronavirus OC43
3% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2% were positive for coronavirus NL63
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 50:
20 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
12 were positive for influenza A
9 were positive for adenovirus
6 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
3 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus
1 was positive for influenza B
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-51 (One Death Reported; Total Two)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-51 (One Death Reported; Total Two)

Week 51: Widespread

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 51 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 27.2%
PCR testing: 32.7%
Viral culture: 12 influenza A positives, 5 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
123 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 51. Since the start of the influenza season, 297 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
1 death was identified during week 51. Since the start of the influenza season, 2 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
2 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 51. Since the start of the season, 13 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
51 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 51. Since the start of the season, 133 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
18% were positive for rhinovirus
8% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
8% were positive for influenza A/H3
5% were positive for coronavirus OC43
5% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2% were positive for coronavirus NL63
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 51:
43 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
12 were positive for influenza A
6 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
5 were positive for influenza B
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 1
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2 were positive for enterovirus
1 was positive for rhinovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[JimO]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-51 (One Death Reported; Total Two)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-51 (One Death Reported; Total Two)

Here is the Week 51 hospitalization chart for MN:

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-52 (Two New Deaths; Total Four)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-52 (Two New Deaths; Total Four)

Week 52: Widespread
2 new deaths; total 4

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 52 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 29.6%
PCR testing: 33.6%
Viral culture: 23 influenza A positives, 10 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
226 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 52. Since the start of the influenza season, 578 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
2 deaths were identified during week 52. Since the start of the influenza season, 4 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
17 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 52. Since the start of the season, 31 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
No schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 52 (Note: Most schools were on winter break for week 52). Since the start of the season, 133 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 4.94%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
18% were positive for rhinovirus
8% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
8% were positive for influenza A/H3
5% were positive for coronavirus OC43
5% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2% were positive for coronavirus NL63
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 52:
48 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
23 were positive for influenza A
10 were positive for influenza B
10 were positive for adenovirus
8 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-1 (23 New Deaths; Total 27)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-1 (23 New Deaths; Total 27)

Week 1: Widespread
The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 1 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 26.3%
PCR testing: 33.7%
Viral culture: 27 influenza A positives, 9 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
401 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 1. Since the start of the influenza season, 1,121 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
23 deaths were confirmed during week 1. Since the start of the influenza season, 27 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
28 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 1. Since the start of the season, 59 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
5 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 1. Since the start of the season, 138 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.42%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
27% were positive for influenza, of these
64% were positive for influenza A/H3
36% were positive for influenza B
11% were positive for rhinovirus
7% were positive for adenovirus
5% were positive for coronavirus OC43
4% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2% were positive for coronavirus NL63
1% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 1:
42 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
27 were positive for influenza A
12 were positive for adenovirus
9 were positive for influenza B
5 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3 were positive for parainfluenza virus
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-1 (23 New Deaths; Total 27)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-1 (23 New Deaths; Total 27)

Current season deaths: 27; hospitalizations: 1,121


Summary of the 2010-11 Influenza Season
• Since the start of the influenza season, 215 schools reported outbreaks of ILI.
• Since the start of the influenza season, 54 long-term care facilities reported outbreaks of influenza.
• Since the start of the influenza season, 972 persons were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
• Since the start of the influenza season, 70 influenza-related deaths were reported.


Summary of Deaths Related to Influenza A, Minnesota, April 2009 – April 2010
67 total deaths
In Spring wave
• 4 deaths (all PCR-confirmed 2009 H1N1)
• 2 in children; 1 in an adult age 65 or older
• 1 with no underlying conditions

In Fall wave
• 63 deaths (59 2009 H1N1, 4 Influenza A-type unspecified)
• 6 in children; 12 >65 y
• 7 no underlying conditions
From April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010: 1,824 hospitalized PCR-confirmed 2009 H1N1 Influenza cases; 1,564 since September 1, 2009
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/weeklyold.html#10

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-2 (33 New Deaths; Total 60)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-2 (33 New Deaths; Total 60)

Week 2: Widespread
33 new deaths (one pediatric); total 60 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6202md.htm?s_cid=mm6202md_w

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 2 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 23.8%
PCR testing: 31.4%
Viral culture: 22 influenza A positives, 7 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
476 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 2. Since the start of the influenza season, 1,842 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
33 deaths were confirmed during week 2. Since the start of the influenza season, 60 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
46 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 2. Since the start of the season, 107 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
92 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 2. Since the start of the season, 254 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.05%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
52% were positive for influenza, of these
55% were positive for influenza A/H3
43% were positive for influenza B
2% were postivie for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
5% were positive for rhinovirus
3% were positive for coronavirus OC43
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2% were positive for coronavirus NL63
1% were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
1% were positive for adenovirus
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 2:
58 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
22 were positive for influenza A
8 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
7 were positive for influenza B
7 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[JimO]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-2 (33 New Deaths; Total 60)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-2 (33 New Deaths; Total 60)

Although the sentinal provider ILI data would suggest a significant drop in ILI, the outbreaks in long-term care centers and school has risen sharply. Hospitalizations remain elevated.

Sentinal provider %ILI


Long-term care facility ILI outbreaks


School ILI outbreaks


Hospitalizations

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-3 (15 New Deaths; Total 75)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-3 (15 New Deaths; Total 75)

Week 3: Widespread
15 new deaths; total 75


The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 3 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 23.1%
PCR testing: 18.9%
Viral culture: 8 influenza A positives, 8 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
208 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 3. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,128 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza. NOTE: This is a two week drop.
15 deaths were confirmed during week 3. Since the start of the influenza season, 75 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
9 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 3. Since the start of the season, 123 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
112 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 3. Since the start of the season, 123 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.22%. NOTE: This is a three week drop.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
65% were positive for influenza, of these
79% were positive for influenza A/H3
17% were positive for influenza B
4% were postivie for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
6% were positive for rhinovirus
2% were positive for coronavirus OC43
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 3:
40 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
8 were positive for influenza A
8 were positive for influenza B
7 were positive for adenovirus
3 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 1
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-4 (36 New Deaths; Total 112)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-4 (36 New Deaths; Total 112)

Week 4: Widespread
36 deaths reported; total 112

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 4 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 20.0%
PCR testing: 19.8%
Viral culture: 13 influenza A positives, 12 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
135 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 4. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,367 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
36 deaths were confirmed during week 4. Since the start of the influenza season, 112 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
8 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 4. Since the start of the season, 134 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
36 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 4. Since the start of the season, 412 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.33%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
68% were positive for influenza, of these
73% were positive for influenza A/H3
23% were positive for influenza B
2% were postivie for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
1% were positive for influenza A/H1
9% were positive for coronavirus, of these
64% were positive for coronavirus OC43
27% were positive for coronavirus NL63
9% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
5% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for human metapneumovirus
3% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
67% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
33% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
Of specimens positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 4:
38 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
13 were positive for influenza A
12 were positive for influenza B
8 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-5 (15 New Deaths; Total 127)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-5 (15 New Deaths; Total 127)

week 5: Widespread
15 new deaths; total 127

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 5 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 18.6%
PCR testing: 20.7%
Viral culture: 2 influenza A positives, 7 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
108 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 5. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,612 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
15 deaths were confirmed during week 5. Since the start of the influenza season, 127 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
1 long-term care facility (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 5. Since the start of the season, 136 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
19 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 5. Since the start of the season, 434 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 1.84%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
63% were positive for influenza, of these
89% were positive for influenza A/H3
6% were positive for influenza B
3% were postivie for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
2% were positive for influenza A/H1
11% were positive for coronavirus, of these
55% were positive for coronavirus OC43
36% were positive for coronavirus NL63
9% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
6% were positive for rhinovirus
4% were positive for human metapneumovirus
5% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
60% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
40% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 5:
31 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7 were positive for influenza B
6 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for influenza B
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for rhinovirus
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 3
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-6 (Nine New Deaths; Total 136)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-6 (Nine New Deaths; Total 136)

Week 6:

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 6 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 18.4%
PCR testing: 15.8%
Viral culture: 4 influenza A positives, 10 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
72 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 6. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,703 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
9 deaths were confirmed during week 6. Since the start of the influenza season, 136 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
3 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 6. Since the start of the season, 139 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
22 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 6. Since the start of the season, 458 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.81%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
61% were positive for influenza, of these
90% were positive for influenza A/H3
7% were positive for influenza B
2% were postivie for influenza A/H1
2% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
13% were positive for coronavirus, of these
58% were positive for coronavirus OC43
33% were positive for coronavirus NL63
8% were positive for coronavirus HKU1
9% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
56% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
44% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
6% were positive for rhinovirus
3% were positive for adenovirus
1% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
1% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 6:
29 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
12 were positive for adenovirus
10 were positive for influenza B
4 were positive for influenza A
4 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
2 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-7 (Two Pediatric and Ten New Adult Deaths; Total 148)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-7 (Two Pediatric and Ten New Adult Deaths; Total 148)

Week 7: Regional
2 pediatric and 10 adult deaths reported; total 148 (3 being pediatric)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6207md.htm?s_cid=mm6207md_w

The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 7 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 16.1%
PCR testing: 17.5%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positives, 8 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
59 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 7. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,784 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
12 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 7. Since the start of the influenza season, 148 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
5 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 7. Since the start of the season, 144 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
9 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 7. Since the start of the season, 467 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 2.55%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
45% were positive for influenza, of these
81% were positive for influenza A/H3
15% were positive for influenza B
4% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
15% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
6% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
5% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
67% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
33% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota’s 6 virology laboratories during week 7:
24 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
8 were positive for influenza B
3 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
3 were positive for adenovirus
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for influenza A
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-8 (17 New Adult Deaths; Total 165)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-8 (17 New Adult Deaths; Total 165)

Week 8: Regional
17 new adult deaths; total 165 (3 being pediatric)


The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 8 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 15.3%
PCR testing: 15.8%
Viral culture: 5 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
31 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 8. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,836 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
17 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 8. Since the start of the influenza season, 165 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
2 long-term care facilities (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported confirmed outbreaks of influenza during week 8. Since the start of the season, 146 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
4 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 8. Since the start of the season, 471 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was above the regional baseline at 1.87%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
45% were positive for influenza, of these
81% were positive for influenza A/H3
15% were positive for influenza B
4% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
15% were positive for coronavirus, of these
50% were positive for coronavirus OC43
50% were positive for coronavirus NL63
6% were positive for rhinovirus
6% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
5% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
67% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
33% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
3% were positive for adenovirus
3% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 8:
28 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
7 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
6 were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
5 were positive for influenza B
4 were positive for adenovirus
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for enterovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html

 

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-9 (Four New Deaths; Total 169)

Re: Minnesota 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-9 (Four New Deaths; Total 169)

Week 9: Regional
4 new deaths; total 169 (3 of which were pediatric)


The percentage of tests positive for influenza during week 9 as reported from the MN Lab System (MLS) Laboratory Influenza Surveillance Program
rapid influenza testing: 16.0%
PCR testing: 13.5%
Viral culture: 1 influenza A positive, 8 influenza B positives
The most commonly cultured strain identified so far this season at the MDH Public Health Laboratory is influenza A/H3.
36 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during week 9. Since the start of the influenza season, 2,908 persons have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
4 influenza-related deaths were confirmed during week 9. Since the start of the influenza season, 169 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed.
1 long-term care facility (defined as a skilled nursing facility) reported a confirmed outbreak of influenza during week 9. Since the start of the season, 147 outbreaks of influenza in long-term care have been reported.
6 schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) during week 9. Since the start of the season, 477 outbreaks of ILI in schools have been reported.
The percentage of influenza-like illness visits to outpatient clinics involved in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance (ILINet) was below the regional baseline at 0.94%.

Circulating Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance
Of specimens tested by PCR from 3 outpatient sites for circulating viral respiratory pathogens in the previous 3 weeks for which data are available:
36% were positive for influenza, of these
66% were positive for influenza A/H3
30% were positive for influenza B
4% were positive for influenza A (subtype undetermined)
12% were positive for coronavirus, of these
62% were positive for coronavirus OC43
38% were positive for coronavirus NL63
7% were positive for rhinovirus
7% were positive for respiratory synctial virus (RSV)
2% were positive for parainfluenza, of these
67% were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
33% were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2% were positive for adenovirus
2% were positive for human metapneumovirus
Of specimens culture positive for a viral pathogen at Minnesota?s 6 virology laboratories during week 9:
14 were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
8 were positive for influenza B
6 were positive for adenovirus
3 were positive for parainfluenza virus 3
2 were positive for parainfluenza virus 2
1 was positive for parainfluenza virus 1
1 was positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
1 was positive for enterovirus
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/stats/index.html