Oregon Flu Report, Jan. 18

Just Posted: Flu Bites Report for Week 01, January 3- January 9, 2021 – Summary: During Week 01, 0.7% 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, 0.1% of specimens tested were positive for influenza. No influenza-related hospitalization was reported during the week in the Portland tri-county metropolitan area. 80 COVID-19-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