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Flu Activity Now ‘Very High' in Both Illinois and Indiana, CDC Says

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As the weather gets colder, flu season is worsening, and both Illinois and Indiana are no exception. Influenza activity is considered to be “very high” in both states based on the most recent data from the week ending Nov. 26, according to a Weekly Influenza Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Activity was “low” in Illinois until…

As the weather gets colder, flu season is worsening, and both Illinois and Indiana are no exception.

Influenza activity is considered to be"very high" in both states based on the most recent data from the week ending Nov. 26, according to a Weekly Influenza Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Activity was"low" in Illinois until the week of Oct. 22 when it climbed to"moderate," as shown on past weekly reports. Levels remained"moderate" for approximately two weeks until reaching the"high" threshold the week ending Nov. 5. The week of Nov. 26 marked the first at"very high" status.

Indiana experienced"low" activity a few weeks longer and didn't enter the"moderate" category until the week ending Nov. 5, data showed. The following week the state climbed to"high" before the week of Nov. 26, when it reached the"very high" category for the first time.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.

Dr. Allison Arwady, CDPH commissioner, explained while increases in respiratory viruses were expected, she and other health officials remain focused on avoiding"high" COVID community level status - preserving the hospital system and protecting people from the worst possible outcomes.

 

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