2025-2026 Viral Respiratory Disease Updates

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Takeaway: Respiratory illness activity is low, and decreasing, in the FVHD and Connecticut.

  1. Flu: Flu activity is low, and decreasing, in the FVHD and in CT.
  2. COVID-19: COVID activity is moderate, and decreasing, in the FVHD and in CT.
  3. RSV: RSV activity is minimal in the FVHD and plateauing across CT.

This map shows influenza-like illnesses (ILI) activity in each state, which measures outpatient visits for respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat. ILI is an indicator for respiratory illness activity overall, not by specific illness. ILI is LOW in Connecticut currently.

Explore the interactive data dashboards below to further explore trends for COVID, flu, and RSV in the Farmington Valley and in Connecticut. 

Disclaimer: The numbers in the graphs below represent lab-confirmed cases, hospitalizations, and deaths only. We know there is far more illness in the community than what is shown here. For that reason, it is important to look at the trends in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, rather than the actual numbers, for an indication of what is happening in the community. 

Click the full-screen button the 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! Vaccine is the most effective way you can protect yourself and those around you from illness. There is a vaccine available for each major respiratory virus. See below for each professional organization’s recommendations:
  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.