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Here are a few examples where states show P&I deaths. When comparing P&I to last season (same time frame), AZ, KS, MO and UT show fewer deaths due to P&I, yet have higher ILI comparatively. FL shows no excess deaths, even though ILI is quite high. MN and GA (high ILI) have fewer P&I deaths in comparison to 2010-11 season for this time frame. According to information found by FluTracker Emily, Chicago, IL doctors are reporting fewer severe cases than during Pandemic year. Additionally, NYC (week 52) reports ED ILI discharge status of all patients is nearly 100% complete the day after their ED visit.
While ILI may be extremely high and flu widespread, the P&I deaths around the country are 7.3% for week 1, near epidemic threshold, not excessively above. All of this may change due to reporting, yet it appears that while ILI is high, deaths due to P&I (in many states) are at or below previous levels for this time frame.
While ILI may be extremely high and flu widespread, the P&I deaths around the country are 7.3% for week 1, near epidemic threshold, not excessively above. All of this may change due to reporting, yet it appears that while ILI is high, deaths due to P&I (in many states) are at or below previous levels for this time frame.
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