Covering Your Health: Flu-like illnesses in Louisiana trending downward

Louisiana still leads the nation with influenza-like illness but things are looking better. Looking at influenza-like illness across the US, Louisiana has led the nation with very high levels of activity. However, the activity may have peaked for the season and the last two weeks have been looking better. The numbers represent each doctor visit for a: cough, and/or sore throat, and temperature greater than 100 degrees.