Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: March 12 – March 18

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Summary: Local influenza activity is currently low, with 6 positive influenza tests in the past week (1,705 cumulative (16.1% of total tested) since 10/2/2022). RSV activity is currently low, with 0 positive RSV tests in the past week (491 since the start of the season). In the past week 0.9% 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 6 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.