US flu activity is declining but remains high nationally.

The CDC reports several flu indicators fell for the week ending Jan. 10, while overall national activity remains high and deaths rose slightly.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that seasonal flu activity across the United States remains high but shows signs of decline for the week ending January 10. Several surveillance measures moved downward while some indicators remain above typical levels. The CDC also noted ongoing respiratory virus activity beyond influenza in parts of the country. Key updates: - The share of flu-positive tests reported by clinical laboratories fell from 24.6% to 18.6% for the week ending Jan. 10. - The hospitalization rate for flu reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network declined from 12.2 to 8.4 per 100,000 population. - Outpatient visits for influenza-like illness decreased from 7.2% to 5.3% but stayed above the national baseline for the sixth consecutive week. - The CDC estimates this season has involved about 18 million illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations, and 9,300 deaths, including 32 children, of whom most were reported as not vaccinated. Summary: The CDC describes a modest easing in several measures of flu activity while overall national levels remain elevated. Undetermined at this time.