Danielle Banks How to respond to Danielle using 2 in text and references from scholarly sources? The analysis conducted pertained to the current Influenza activity across the country which includes Influenza A and B. Data is provided on a weekly basis, allowing for compilation and analysis over extended periods of time (e.g., monthly, quarterly). The data is sourced from various clinics nationwide. During week 21, the national percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza was 1.9%. This indicates minimal activity or variation of the virus during this season. The highest levels are reflected on the border of the western region. Below is the Map Chart that provides a visual of the data collected on week 21. Level 1 reflects minimal activity, Level 2 reflects low, and Level 3 reflects moderate. No states are currently experiencing a high activity level (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025). Before this assignment, I was unaware of this feature within Excel. It offers a visual representation of data across the country. This tool can be used to present a clear picture to management instead of multiple graphs and extensive data files. The video "Create a Map Chart in Excel" provides clear instructions on creating the chart. Locating the data was challenging because much of it is grouped by gender, age, and ethnicity rather than location. When creating charts like these, it is advisable to provide a clear explanation of the items in the legend