Oregon Flu Report, Oct. 12

OHA release – Just Posted: Flu Bites Report for Week 40, September 27 – October 3, 2020 – Summary: During Week 40, 1.9% of all emergency department visits in Oregon were due to influenza-like illness (ILI). Among Oregon labs reporting to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) and the state health department, 0.3% of specimens tested were positive for influenza. No influenza-related hospitalizations were reported during the week in the Portland tri-county metropolitan area. No influenza outbreaks were reported. We invite you to share this Flu Bulletin with your colleagues! Please link to the report listed above for more information regarding flu activity in Oregon. Additional information is also available on our website: http://healthoregon.org/fludata