Regional Update, Influenza. Epidemiological Week 32 (24 August 2021)
Washington, D.C.; PAHO; 2021-08-24.
in English, Spanish
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ABSTRACT
North America Influenza activity remained low overall. In Mexico, SARI activity continued to rise and was associated with high SARS-CoV-2 activity. In the United States, SARS-CoV-2 detections continued to increase, and COVID-19 mortality remained elevated and above the epidemic threshold. Caribbean Influenza activity remained low overall. In Jamaica, SARS-CoV-2 activity continues to increase, and pneumonia activity continued above moderate levels and rising. In Puerto Rico, SARS-CoV-2 activity continued elevated and increasing. In Saint Lucia, ILI activity in the population five years of age and older continues above the alert threshold and was associated with SARS-CoV-2 activity. Central America Influenza activity remained low and SARS-CoV-2 activity continued at moderate levels overall. In Nicaragua, SARS-CoV-2 activity continued high and increasing. Andean Influenza activity remained low and SARS-CoV-2 activity continued at moderate levels overall. In Peru, RSV activity continues to increase. Brazil and Southern Cone Influenza activity remained low and SARS-CoV-2 activity continued at moderate levels overall. In Argentina, RSV activity remained high and increasing. In Uruguay, SARI activity continued above epidemic levels and rising.
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Governance Arrangements
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Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
Database:
PAHO-IRIS
Main subject:
Coronavirus Infections
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Emergencies
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Influenza, Human
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International Health Regulations
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Betacoronavirus
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Language:
English
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Spanish
Year:
2021