For instance, the proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza remained above the epidemic threshold level, and the proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness remained above the national baseline.
Additionally, five flu-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the week ending March 11, bringing the total number of such deaths for the 2016-17 season to 53.
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