In the week ending Nov. 3, 40 states reported sporadic influenza activity, according to an article on the Becker's Clinical Leadership and Infection Control website.
Two states reported regional activity; six states reported local flu activity; and two states reported no activity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness increased slightly to 1.8 percent, below the national baseline of 2.2 percent.
One of 10 regions reported influenza-like illness at or above their region-specific baseline level.