FluSTAR data is gathered through several surveillance methods, including rapid assay data, laboratory confirmation and clinical diagnosis data. A resulting 12-point cold & flu severity index is further broken out into five levels, helping to paint a regional and national picture of influenza activity in the US. The map also provides breakouts for each condition on the national and local level and is updated regularly with season progress.
THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As the U.S. coronavirus death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, there was more evidence of the collateral damage the virus has caused: New numbers released Thursday show the number of unemployed has now passed 40 million.
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