Newly updated data from the CDC shows respiratory illness activity is increasing in the U.S. with COVID and flu hospitalizations rising and RSV hospitalizations stable.

Respiratory illness activity is elevated or increasing across most areas of the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In total, 15 states plus New York City are experiencing “high” or “very high” levels of respiratory illness activity, defined as people going to the doctor with symptoms from any respiratory disease including flu, COVID, RSV and the common cold.

COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations appear to be trending upward while RSV hospitalizations appear to be to be stable, the data shows.

  • @derf82English
    21•10 months ago

    I have the new COVID shot and the flu shot, and I still caught a nasty bug that has knocked me out days. Severe sore throat, cough, and sinus congestion. Took 2 COVID tests, both negative.

    • @gothic_lemons
      9•10 months ago

      My 3rd one finally came back positive. My pet theory is a new covid that is taking longer to show on tests. But my evidence is literally me and a friend. So you know don’t take my word for it

    • @ChexMax
      3•10 months ago

      I had two negative COVID home tests, then tested positive at the doctor’s, for whatever it’s worth