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Pennsylvania Influenza 2019-20; 100 fatalities, 1 pediatric

Ronan Kelly

Ronan Kelly

Retired 2020
State Flu Page: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx

5 deaths, over 1600 Flu cases so far in Pennsylvania
by CBS21 NewsFriday, November 29th 2019



HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health says that over 1600 cases of the flu and five flu-related deaths have been reported this year across the state, including counties in Central PA.

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According to the department's website, flu activity is increasing in all regions of the state, but at this point it is below the Heath & Human Services' regional epidemic threshold.

A total of 1633 confirmed influenza cases have been reported from 60 of the state's 67 counties.
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https://local21news.com/news/local/5...n-pennsylvania
 
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6 Flu Deaths In PA, Activity 'Widespread' Across State
Six Pennsylvanians have died from the flu so far this season, health officials said this week.
By Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Dec 11, 2019 10:41 am ET | Updated Dec 11, 2019 11:23 am ET


PENNSYLVANIA — Flu activity is already considered widespread across Pennsylvania, and six deaths connected to the illness have been confirmed so far this season, state officials said this week.

In the last week, flu activity has increased across Pennsylvania, with more than 4,400 cases confirmed between Sept. 29 and Saturday. The county with the highest number of people with the flu is Allegheny, where more than 1,220 cases have been confirmed.
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https://patch.com/pennsylvania/newtown-pa/6-flu-deaths-pa-activity-widespread-across-state
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 50 ending 12/14/19)

Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity is increasing in all state regions.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 50 that ended on 12/14/2019, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
There is cocirculation of influenza A(H3N2), A(H1N1) pdm09 and B/Victoria viruses with the predominant virus varying by region of the state and age group
A total of 6938 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been reported season to date. Confirmed reports were received from 65 Counties out of the 67 Counties
Percent of outpatient visits associated with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) has increased and exceeded the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 144 flu associated hospitalizations and seven flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
[h=4]Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 51 ending 12/21/19)[/h] Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity is increasing in all state regions.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 51 that ended on 12/21/2019, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
There is cocirculation of influenza B/Victoria, A(H1N1) pdm09, and A(H3N2) viruses with the predominant virus varying by region of the state and age group
A total of 11,140 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been reported season to date. Confirmed reports were received from 65 Counties out of the 67 Counties.
Percent of outpatient visits associated with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) has increased and exceeded the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 186 flu associated hospitalizations and seven flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 52 ending 12/28/19)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity is increasing in all state regions.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 52 that ended on 12/28/2019, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
There is cocirculation of influenza B/Victoria, A(H1N1) pdm09, and A(H3N2) viruses with the predominant virus varying by region of the state and age group
A total of 17,349 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been reported season to date. Confirmed reports were received from 66 Counties out of the 67 Counties.
Percent of outpatient visits associated with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) has increased and exceeded the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 267 flu associated hospitalizations and nine flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 1 ending 1/4/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity is increasing in all state regions.
The code for the geographic spread is 'WIDESPREAD' for week 1 that ended on 1/4/2020, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
Influenza B/Victoria is the most detected flu virus, however influenza A(H1N1) pdm09, and A(H3N2) viruses cocirculate in the community. The predominant virus vary by region of the state and age group
A total of 25,362 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been reported season to date. Confirmed reports were received from 66 Counties out of the 67 Counties.
Percent of outpatient visits associated with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) has increased and exceeded the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 477 flu associated hospitalizations and 13 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 2 ending 1/11/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased slightly over the past week.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 2 that ended on 1/11/2020, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
Influenza B/Victoria is the most detected flu virus, however influenza A(H1N1) pdm09, and A(H3N2) viruses cocirculate in the community. The predominant viruses vary by region of the state and age group
A total of 32,322 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, however it is still above the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 688 flu associated hospitalizations and 24 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 3 ending 1/18/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased slightly over the past week.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 3 that ended on 1/18/2020, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
Influenza B/Victoria is the most detected flu virus, however influenza A(H1N1) pdm09, and A(H3N2) viruses cocirculate in the community. The predominant viruses vary by region of the state and age group
A total of 39,421 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, however it is still above the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 836 flu associated hospitalizations and 24 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
Two more flu-related deaths reported in Erie County


By David Bruce

Posted at 2:27 PM
All three flu-related deaths reported in Erie County this season involve people 50 years of age or older.

Erie County’s 2019-20 flu season continues to target children but older adults are the ones who have died from flu-related illnesses.

Two more flu deaths were reported Wednesday by the Erie County Department of Health, increasing the season’s total to three, said Charlotte Berringer, R.N., director of community health for the health department.
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https://www.goerie.com/news/20200122/two-more-flu-related-deaths-reported-in-erie-county
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 4 ending 1/25/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased slightly over the past week but is still high.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 4 that ended on 1/25/2020, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
Influenza B/Victoria is the most detected flu virus, however influenza A(H1N1) pdm09, and A(H3N2) viruses cocirculate in the community. The predominant viruses vary by region of the state and age group
A total of 48,510 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 increased and is still above the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 1089 flu associated hospitalizations and 33 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 5 ending 2/1/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased slightly over the past week but is still high.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 5 that ended on 2/1/2020, which is the highest on a scale of five geographic spread levels
Influenza B/Victoria is the most detected flu virus, however influenza A(H1N1) pdm09, and A(H3N2) viruses cocirculate in the community. The predominant viruses vary by region of the state and age group
A total of 59,926 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 increased and is still above the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 1311 flu associated hospitalizations and 40 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
[h=4]Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 6 ending 2/8/2020)[/h] ...
Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased slightly over the past week but is still high.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 6 that ended on 2/8/2020, 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 72,460 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 increased and is still above the state epidemic threshold.
A total of 1632 flu associated hospitalizations and 47 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
PA 2nd Grader Dies From Flu
Pennsylvania's first pediatric flu death has been reported in Delaware County.
By Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Feb 17, 2020 8:51 pm ET

Pennsylvania's first pediatric flu death has been reported in Delaware County.

Authorities have confirmed a second-grade student from the Marple Newtown School District died Sunday from complications from the flu.
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https://patch.com/pennsylvania/across-pa/pa-2nd-grader-dies-flu
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 7 ending 2/15/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased over the past week but is still high.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 7 that ended on 2/15/2020, 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 84,654 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 1,871 flu associated hospitalizations and 54 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx

none of the reported fatalities to date are pediatric.
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 8 ending 2/22/2020)
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Pennsylvania Weekly Influenza Report
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased over the past week but is still high.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 8 that ended on 2/22/2020, 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 95,604 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 2,228 flu associated hospitalizations and 66 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date, including one pediatric influenza associated mortality.
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
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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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 10 ending 3/7/2020)
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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 10 that ended on 3/7/2020, 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 115,469 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 2,802 flu associated hospitalizations and 83 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date, including one pediatric influenza associated mortality.
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx
 
From the week 10 Pennsylvania ILI report: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2019-20-Flu.aspx

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Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 11 ending 3/14/2020)
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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 11 that ended on 3/14/2020, 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 124,690 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 3,046 flu associated hospitalizations and 93 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date, including one pediatric influenza associated mortality.
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/dis...19-20-Flu.aspx
 
Flu Activity Code: WIDESPREAD (week 12 ending 3/21/2020)
...
Summary:
Flu activity has decreased over the past few weeks but is still high.
Percent outpatient visits related to influenza like illness has increased over past few weeks in outpatient clinics and emergency departments.
The code for the geographic spread is ‘WIDESPREAD’ for week 12 that ended on 3/21/2020, 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 128,736 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been reported season to date. Confirmed reports were received from 67 Counties out of the 67 Counties.
A total of 3,153 flu associated hospitalizations and 100 flu associated deaths have been reported season-to-date, including one pediatric influenza associated mortality.
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https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/dis...19-20-Flu.aspx
 
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