According to the CDC.. statistics for influenza 2008 to May 2009:

During week 19 (May 10 - 16, 2009),
influenza activity decreased in the United States, however there are still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year.
One thousand seventy-four (15.1%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was below the epidemic threshold.
Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported.
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was below the national baseline. One of the ten surveillance regions reported ILI above their region-specific baseline.
Five states reported geographically widespread influenza activity, 13 states reported regional activity, the District of Columbia and 15 states reported local influenza activity; 16 states reported sporadic influenza activity, and one state reported no influenza activity.