Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: February 26 – March 4

Click here to access week 9 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 02.26.23-03.04.23.

Summary: Local influenza activity is currently low, with 2 positive influenza tests in the past week (1,693 cumulative (17.0% of total tested) since 10/2/2022). RSV activity is currently low, with 0 positive RSV tests in the past week (490 since the start of the season). In the past week 0.5% of emergency department (ED) visits were related to influenza-like illness (ILI). In the 2022-2023 flu season, there have been 6 influenza-related deaths and 5 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.