Flu Season In Arizona Cases Down From Last Year

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PHOENIX – Flu cases are very low in Arizona as compared to this time last year. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there is a 92% percent decrease in flu cases from last year to this year.

All data are preliminary as of November 18, 2020

How widespread is the flu in Arizona right now?

How do this season’s current numbers compare to previous years’ data?

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How does flu in Maricopa County this year compare to flu in previous years?

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What does flu look like in Maricopa County hospitals?

The graph below shows the percent of Inpatient and Emergency Department visits that are related to influenza like illness from 34 hospitals across Maricopa County.
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