Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: February 12 – February 18

Click here to access week 7 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 02.12.23-02.18.23.

Summary: Local influenza activity is currently low, with 9 positive influenza tests in the past week (1,689 cumulative (18.2% of total tested) since 10/2/2022). RSV activity is currently low, with 4 positive RSV tests in the past week (488 since the start of the season). In the past week 0.7% 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.