北达科他州爆发了25年来最严重的流感疫情,创纪录的病例和急诊量都不堪重负。 North Dakota sees worst flu outbreak in 25 years, with record cases and ERs overwhelmed.

在北达科他州,流感病例正在激增,据国家报告,25年来,流感的发病率最高。 Flu cases are surging in North Dakota, with the state reporting its highest influenza activity in over 25 years. 在大福克斯州,一半的流感检测呈阳性,急诊部门,特别是法尔戈的急诊部门不堪重负,一家医院一周内就发现120例流感病例。 In Grand Forks County, half of flu tests are positive, and emergency departments, especially in Fargo, are overwhelmed, with one hospital seeing 120 flu cases in a week. 在全国范围内,类似流感的疾病影响着8%的门诊病人,这是20多年来的最高比率。 Nationally, flu-like illness is affecting 8% of outpatient visits—the highest rate in more than two decades. 疫情比平时更早、更严重,A型流感流行。 The outbreak is starting earlier and more severely than usual, with type A flu dominant. 卫生官员敦促接种疫苗、休息、体液补充,并寻求初级保健提供者而不是急诊室的护理,特别是高风险个人。 Health officials urge vaccination, rest, hydration, and seeking care from primary providers instead of emergency rooms, especially for high-risk individuals.