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Outbreak Outlook - National - March 4

Force of Infection • 70 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Respiratory Diseases Stomach Bugs Food recalls
  1. Influenza-like illness is generally improving across the country except in the Midwest, which is experiencing a second peak. Most regions still have high activity levels and could have a few more weeks of flu season ahead.
  2. COVID-19 hospitalizations are dropping, and all regions are seeing improvements. Trends suggest continued improvement at least until mid-Summer.
  3. Norovirus activity is increasing nationally, so it's important to take precautionary measures like thorough handwashing, staying home when sick, and disinfecting shared surfaces.

Outbreak Outlook - National - February 19

Force of Infection • 59 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Respiratory Diseases Stomach Bugs Food recalls Infectious Diseases
  1. Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity has increased in various age groups and regions, with over half of the country affected. However, emergency department visits for influenza are declining.
  2. National Covid-19 hospitalizations are declining in some regions, but there is a resurgence in the South. Overall, the situation is complex with variations across different states.
  3. RSV test positivity is decreasing nationally, but the West and Midwest still have lingering activity. Seasonal coronavirus activity is high, and norovirus remains a concern.

Outbreak Outlook - National - February 26

Force of Infection • 55 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Stomach Bugs Food recalls
  1. Influenza-like illness rates are high in various parts of the U.S., with increases in adults aged 25-49 and 50-64, and children 0-4 years old showing a decrease.
  2. COVID-19 hospitalizations are decreasing nationwide and emergency department visits are improving, with wastewater concentration in the country either stable or declining in all regions.
  3. RSV season is mostly over in the U.S., with PCR test positivity rates falling below 5%, except for the Midwest, which is likely to see improvements.

Outbreak Outlook - National - March 11

Force of Infection • 50 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Stomach Bugs Food recalls
  1. Influenza-like illness rates marginally decreased this week, but we are still far from the end of flu season. Hospitalizations are gradually declining, especially in the 5-17 age group.
  2. COVID-19 metrics are showing improvement nationwide with decreasing emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and test positivity rates. Progress is observed in all regions of the country.
  3. Norovirus activity is increasing, with test positivity over 15%. Various food recalls due to contamination have been reported, including cinnamon, cheddar cheese, and granola products.
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Outbreak Outlook - National - March 18

Force of Infection • 46 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Stomach Bugs Food recalls
  1. ILI cases are decreasing nationally, including a drop in flu B cases, even in children and young adults.
  2. COVID-19 hospitalizations are improving across the US, with all regions showing declines and wastewater concentration dropping.
  3. Norovirus activity is high and rising, expected to remain so through April; key prevention method is proper handwashing.