Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: January 15 – January 21, 2023

Click here to access week 3 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 01.15.2023 – 01.21.2023.

Summary: Local influenza activity is currently elevated, with 10 positive influenza tests in the past week (1,669 cumulative (21.4% of total tested) since 10/2/2022). RSV activity is currently elevated, with 8 positive RSV tests in the past week (471 since the start of the season). In the past week 0.8% of
emergency department (ED) visits were related to influenza-like illness (ILI). In the 2022-2023 flu season, there have been 7 influenza-related deaths and 5 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.