Data Report

These were the news stories used in the Wednesday February 12th edition of the virus update.

US sees no let-up in rising flu activity.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/us-sees-no-let-rising-flu-activity

Pediatric flu deaths are starting to surge in New York State, which has health officials on high alert.

https://wibx950.com/flu-cases-surging-in-ny/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Indiana reports highest flu activity of the season with 57 deaths.

https://www.wishtv.com/news/health-spotlight/flu-activity-reaches-highest-level-in-indiana/

2 children, 56 adults die from flu-related illness as virus continues to spread.

https://abc11.com/post/nc-flu-deaths-2-children-56-adults-dead-north-carolina-respiratory-illnesses-remain-high-statewide/15898335/


Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states for first time since pandemic began.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flu-deaths-outpace-covid-deaths-in-22-states-for-first-time-since-pandemic-began/

Park Square Theater cancels upcoming Songbook Series due to 'serious illness'.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/park-square-theater-cancels-upcoming-songbook-series-due-to-serious-illness

New Mexico DOH confirms cases of measles in Lea County.

https://www.tricityrecordnm.com/articles/doh-confirms-cases-of-measles-in-lea-county/

Nearly 15% of long-COVID patients have cardiovascular symptoms, most often chest pain.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/nearly-15-long-covid-patients-have-cardiovascular-symptoms-most-often-chest-pain

Multiple avian flu cases reported in wild birds in southern Maine, officials say.

https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-bird-flu-cases-cumberland-county-york-county/63754490

Whooping cough cases on the rise in Wyoming, Department of Health says.

https://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/local/article_6d9f16de-e969-11ef-94ae-b7ddb291143c.html

US Records Highest Whooping Cough Deaths in Decades; What Is This Deadly Infection?

https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/health-news/us-records-highest-whooping-cough-deaths-in-decades-what-is-this-deadly-infection/ar-AA1yUPzn

Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 120 guests, crew on Holland America cruise ship.

Federal health agencies restore webpages and datasets following judge’s order.

https://apnews.com/article/cdc-fda-websites-restored-ad1ec005261b31986ddcd3d1d17b249d?taid=67ace655a604de0001c97b3e&utm_campaign=trueAnthem_manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter