Week 40:
NYC
Influenza season began on October 2, 2011.
Influenza activity in NYC is minimal.
Influenza-like-illness visits are at 1.3% of all weekly visits, which is below the Mid-Atlantic and national baselines.
There were seven positive influenza specimens reported for the Week; four for flu A and three for flu B. About 6% of specimens tested were positive for RSV.
There were no nosocomial respiratory outbreaks reported in NYC during Week 40.
NYC
Influenza season began on October 2, 2011.
Influenza activity in NYC is minimal.
Influenza-like-illness visits are at 1.3% of all weekly visits, which is below the Mid-Atlantic and national baselines.
There were seven positive influenza specimens reported for the Week; four for flu A and three for flu B. About 6% of specimens tested were positive for RSV.
There were no nosocomial respiratory outbreaks reported in NYC during Week 40.
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