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CDC Map Shows Rising Flu Symptoms Nationwide
10 Dec
Summary
- Louisiana, Colorado, and New York show high flu-like illness.
- Nearly 2 million illnesses and 19,000 hospitalizations reported.
- CDC map tracks outpatient respiratory illness activity.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released an updated map indicating high levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in several states, including Louisiana, Colorado, and New York. This surge is part of an ongoing flu season that has, as of the week ending November 29, resulted in an estimated 1.9 million illnesses, 19,000 hospitalizations, and 730 deaths nationwide.
The CDC's outpatient respiratory illness activity map, which monitors visits for symptoms like fever and cough, classified these three states, along with Puerto Rico, as having "high" ILI activity. Other states like Idaho and New Jersey reported "moderate" levels, while numerous others fell into the "low" or "minimal" categories.
It is important to note that the reported data reflects visits for ILI symptoms and may include other respiratory pathogens. The CDC emphasizes that flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness and is best prevented through annual vaccination.
