2023-2024 Viral Respiratory Disease Updates

Takeaway: Flu activity is elevated in the FVHD and in CT. COVID and RSV activity are decreasing across the FVHD and in Connecticut.

  1. Lab-confirmed COVID cases, acute care visits for COVID, and COVID-associated hospitalizations continue to decrease from early January peaks.
  2. Over 465 deaths in CT residents have been associated with COVID, which is three times the number of flu (75) and RSV (80) deaths combined. 
  3. Flu activity in the FVHD and in CT is currently elevated compared to flu activity in the fall of 2023. 
  4. Lab-confirmed RSV cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in FVHD and CT residents.
  5. RSV hospitalizations are highest among young children and older adults. RSV-associated deaths are highest among older adults.

Explore the interactive data dashboards below to further explore trends for COVID, flu, and RSV in the Farmington Valley and in Connecticut. Click the full-screen button in the bottom right corner of each dashboard for the best viewing experience.

What Can You Do to Protect Yourself this Season?

  1. Get vaccinated if you are eligible. For the first time, there is a vaccine available for each major respiratory virus. Who is eligible?:
  2. Wash your hands often.
  3. Cover your cough.
  4. Wear a mask in public spaces if you are at risk of more serious illness if infected.
  5. Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms.
  6. Stay home if you are not well.
  7. Seek testing or care if your symptoms are not improving or if you are at high risk for complications. 
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