Week 40:
? In Washington during weeks 37-40, influenza activity was very low and only rare, sporadic infections were detected.
? The proportion of outpatient and emergency room visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was very low.
? No laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were reported to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) during week 40.
? During week 40 (10/2/11?10/8/11), 2 specimens tested by the World Health Organization/National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (WHO/NREVSS) collaborating laboratories in Washington were positive for influenza (1 influenza A (H2N2) and 1 influenza B).
? In Washington during weeks 37-40, influenza activity was very low and only rare, sporadic infections were detected.
? The proportion of outpatient and emergency room visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was very low.
? No laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were reported to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) during week 40.
? During week 40 (10/2/11?10/8/11), 2 specimens tested by the World Health Organization/National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (WHO/NREVSS) collaborating laboratories in Washington were positive for influenza (1 influenza A (H2N2) and 1 influenza B).
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