The CDC announced the latest epidemic: 219 more severe cases of influenza and 44 deaths last week, and 37 more severe cases and 16 new deaths from COVID-19.

The CDC issued a routine epidemic report today.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today (6th) the latest influenza and COVID-19 epidemics, with 219 new cases of severe influenza complications and 44 deaths reported. The CDC reminds that the influenza epidemic is still in the epidemic period and reminds the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Influenza season begins in October every year. According to monitoring data from the Department of Disease Control and Prevention, the domestic influenza epidemic is still in the epidemic period. In the 39th week (9/27-10/3), there were 139,060 outpatient and emergency visits for influenza-like illness, a slight decrease of 1.4% from the previous week.

In addition, last week (9/29-10/5), there were 219 new severe cases of influenza and 44 deaths, including 41 cases of H1N1, 1 case of H3N2, and 2 cases of unclassified A. According to laboratory monitoring data, the influenza viruses currently circulating in the community are mainly type A, with type A H1N1 accounting for 90.7%. There have been a total of 30 severe cases of influenza this season, all of which are H1N1.

In addition, the CDC also pointed out that in terms of the new crown epidemic, the domestic new crown pneumonia epidemic has declined, but it is still in the epidemic period. Last week (9/29-10/5), there were 37 new local severe cases and 16 local deaths.

The Department of Disease Control and Prevention stated that this year's publicly funded influenza and COVID-19 vaccines have been officially launched since October 1. As of October 5, about 1.062 million people have been vaccinated against influenza and about 395,000 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, both higher than the same period last year.

The Department of Disease Control and Prevention reminds that as the Double Ten holiday is approaching, traveling during the holidays will increase the frequency of people's exchanges. It takes about two weeks for vaccination to obtain sufficient protection. People are advised to go to contracted hospitals to receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible to obtain protection as soon as possible.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today the epidemic situation of influenza and new crown pneumonia.