CDC Flu Map: Week Ending 12/22/12

Synopsis:

During week 51 (December 16-22), influenza activity increased in the U.S.

• Viral Surveillance: Of 6,234 specimens tested and reported by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories in week 51, 1,846 (29.6%) were positive for influenza.
• Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality: The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was below the epidemic threshold.
• Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths: Eight influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported. Three were associated with influenza B viruses, 3 were associated with influenza A (H3) viruses, and 2 were associated with influenza A viruses for which the subtype was not determined.
• Outpatient Illness Surveillance: The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 4.2%; above the national baseline of 2.2%. Nine of 10 regions reported ILI above region-specific baseline levels. New York City and 16 states experienced high ILI activity; 8 states experienced moderate ILI activity; 10 states experienced low ILI activity; 14 states experienced minimal ILI activity, and the District of Columbia and 2 states had insufficient data.
• Geographic Spread of Influenza: Thirty-one states reported widespread geographic influenza activity; 14 states reported regional activity; the District of Columbia and 3 states reported local activity; 2 states reported sporadic activity; Guam reported no influenza activity, and Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report.

Amber Alert Cancelled for 11-Month Old San Antonio Boy

San Antonio police have finally located and arrested the father of 11-month old Jonathan Jose Guillen. The child was found safe. The suspect kidnapped the child on December 13 after shooting and killing his mother's boyfriend, 44-year-old Ernest Garcia, during an argument Dec. 13 at an apartment in the 2300 block of Austin Highway.

CDC Flu Map: Week Ending 12/15/12

During week 50 (December 9-15), influenza activity increased in the U.S.

• Viral Surveillance: Of 9,562 specimens tested and reported by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories in week 50, 2,709 (28.3%) were positive for influenza.
• Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality: The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was below the epidemic threshold.
• Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths: Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported. One was associated with an influenza A (H3) virus and one was associated with an influenza A virus for which the subtype was not determined.
• Outpatient Illness Surveillance: The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 3.2%; above the national baseline of 2.2%. Nine of ten regions reported ILI above region-specific baseline levels. Twelve states experienced high ILI activity, New York City and 5 states experienced moderate ILI activity; 11 states experienced low ILI activity; 22 states experienced minimal ILI activity, and the District of Columbia had insufficient data.
• Geographic Spread of Influenza: Twenty-nine states reported widespread geographic influenza activity; 12 states reported regional activity; the District of Columbia and 5 states reported local activity; 3 states reported sporadic activity; Guam reported no influenza activity, and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 1 state did not report.

Amber Alert Cancelled for 2-Year Old Colorado Girl

The Amber Alert issued for 2-year old Essence Lovato of Colorado Springs has been cancelled. Police found the girl at the home of her abductor, Tonia. The child is safe and unharmed. Charges have not been filed pending an investigation.

AMBER ALERT: 2-YEAR OLD COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD

An Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year old Essence Lovato of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She has been missing for two days.

Essence was last seen Monday night. She wearing a
short-sleeved, pink-and-black striped shirt, black leggings with colored polka dots, a grey, hooded cheetah jacket and white socks.The child may be with Tonia Shetina. Tonia had permission to take the child to her grandfather's house. She never showed up Essence.

If you have information, please contact Colorado Springs Police Department, 719-444-7000 or 911.

Missing Child:
Name: Essence Lovato
Alias:
Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown
Skin Color: White Age: 2 years old
Height: 2' Weight: 28 lbs
Gender: Female





Suspect:
Name: Tonia Shetina
Alias:
Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Hazel
Skin Color: White Age: 38 years old
Height: 5'7 Weight: 135 lbs
Gender: Female
Description: Wearing blue jeans, white t-shirt with sleeves cut off, coat with Cheetah design on inside.


Vehicle Information:
Make: Honda Model: Accord
Color: Green Interior Color:
License State: CO License Text: 592716K
Vehicle Description: Temporary tag; loud muffler, sun roof doesn't close all the way, may be a silver colored item around the license plate
 
 
 

AMBER ALERT: 11-MONTH OLD SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS BOY

This is a child abduction alert issued by the Texas Amber Alert Network. The San Antonio Police Department is searching for JONATHAN JOSE GUILLEN JR, Hispanic, Male, 11 Months old, 01/30/2012 DOB, 2 FT 6 Inches, 25 LBS, Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes, and last seen wearing blue jeans and a red hooded sweatshirt..

Police are looking for JONATHAN GUILLEN SR, Hispanic, Male, 23 years old, 11/22/1989 DOB, 5 FT 8 Inches, 185 LBS, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes and wearing a white muscle shirt with black or red shorts, in his abduction.

The suspect is driving a BLACK, 2002, Chevy, Trail Blazer with a Texas License Plate Number of 7CZTJ. The suspect was last heard from in San Antonio, Texas. Law enforcement officials believe this child to be in grave or immediate danger.

 

 If you have any information regarding this abduction, call the SAN 
ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 210 207 7660. News Media Point of Contact is SAN ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT at 210 207 7579. 

Missing Child

Name:

Jonathan Jose Guillen Jr.

Alias:

Hair Color:

Brown

Eye Color:

Hazel

Skin Color:

Hispanic

Age:

11 months-old

Height:

2 feet 6 inches

Weight:

25 pounds

Gender:

Male

Description:

The child's date of birth is 01/30/2012. He was last seen wearing blue jeans a red hooded sweatshirt.

Suspect
Name:	Jonathan Guillen Sr.
Alias:
Hair Color:	Brown	Eye Color:	Brown
Skin Color:	Hispanic	Age:	23 years-old
Height:	5 feet 8 inches	Weight:	185 pounds
Gender:	Male
Description:	The suspect's date of birth is 11/22/1989. He was last seen wearing a white muscle shirt with black or red shorts.  Vehicle Information Make:  Chevy Model:  Trailblazer Color:  Black Interior Color: License State:  TX License Text:  7CZTJ Vehicle Description: