Influenza activity levels off as flu season nears its end

ATLANTA This year’s flu and cold season is nearing its end, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday, as influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States for the week ended March 14.

Influenza-like illnesses decreased nationally and in 8-of-the-9 regions, compared with the previous week, the CDC reported.

A total of 30 states reported widespread influenza activity, while 18 states reported regional activity. Two states reported local influenza activity; and Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia reported sporadic influenza activity.