Washoe County is showing an increase in flu and RSV cases, with more cases of the flu now than there were at this time last year.
Flu activity remains elevated while RSV cases continue to rise and COVID-19 activity remains low, in the latest weekly update.
While flu activity remains high in northern Nevada, hospitalizations are continuing to decline.
Washoe County’s flu activity remains high, despite recent declines. RSV activity is also increasing.
Northern Nevada Public Health says flu activity remains high.
Northern Nevada Public Health says flu and RSV cases have been increasing in recent weeks.
Flu cases are on the rise in northern Nevada, with 10% of all visits to urgent care or emergency rooms due to the illness.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child.
Nationally, the CDC estimates at least 4.6 million cases, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths from flu so far this season.
The first measles case since 2018 has been reported in Washoe County. Northern Nevada Public Health says a man tested positive on Friday.