Tennessee, the country’s highest flu and flu-like figures, accompanied by a surge after holiday driving for every 10 outpatient visits at the end of 2024, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is a percentage of illness.

Northeast Tennessee experienced the highest surge in respiratory illnesses from December 22-28, with weekly snapshots of flu-like disease data.

Ballard Health, the dominant hospital chain in the state’s northeastern region, reported nearly 600 cases over the two days this week, with an average of 202 cases per day the previous week. In response to the “rapid surge in these diseases”, hospital systems must wear masks to hospital and medical office staff during interaction with all patients and the implementation of visitor restrictions. there was.

“Influenza cases are expected to continue to rise,” a public statement from the hospital this week said. The new influenza data is not expected to be released until January 14th.

Tennessee is one of six states experiencing the largest outbreak of flu and flu-like illnesses in the country. Other states with “very high” levels are Kentucky, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico and Louisiana.

Tennessee Influenza Weekly Report December 22-28, 2024