Becker's Healthcare October 7, 2024
The CDC on Oct. 4 released a new “community snapshot” feature to track respiratory virus activity across the country.
On the page, users can see how virus activity levels are trending by state or by county. The community snapshot feature measures how frequently respiratory virus symptoms and conditions are diagnosed in emergency departments. It’s broadly defined to capture COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory infections.
CDC officials told CBS News the community snapshot aims to provide a simple way for a wide range of users to get a sense of whether respiratory illnesses are increasing or decreasing, and to serve as a guide for individuals considering when to take preventive measures such as masking.
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