The most current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota are summarized below for the week ending Saturday, Feb. 7. The report provides a brief overview of respiratory activity statewide.

This report provides a weekly summary of respiratory disease activity in North Dakota, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Data is used for disease surveillance and monitoring of trends. All data are preliminary and subject to revision.

During the week ending Feb. 7, North Dakota reported 516 influenza cases, reflecting a decrease from the prior week. COVID-19 cases increased slightly, with 295 cases reported statewide. RSV activity also increased slightly during the reporting period, with 58 cases identified.

Influenza test positivity was 17.84%, representing a decrease from the prior week. COVID-19 test positivity increased to 10.19%. RSV test positivity also increased, reaching 4.27%.

Outpatient surveillance data collected through the Influenza-Like Illness Network (ILINet) indicated a statewide influenza-like illness percentage of 1.76% for the reporting week. This represents a slight increase from the prior week.

Based on current surveillance indicators, influenza activity in North Dakota remained categorized as high during the reporting week. COVID-19 activity was classified as moderate. RSV activity remained low statewide, with no change in classification.

During the reporting week, 42 influenza-related hospitalizations were reported, reflecting a decrease from the prior week. COVID-19 hospitalizations declined to 32. RSV hospitalizations increased slightly, with 10 hospitalizations reported.

Since the beginning of the 2025-26 respiratory season on Aug. 1, 2025, North Dakota has reported 8,807 influenza cases, 3,962 COVID-19 cases and 389 RSV cases.

Season-to-date hospitalization totals include 850 influenza-related hospitalizations, 582 COVID-19-related hospitalizations and 50 RSV-related hospitalizations statewide.

Vital records data indicate 18 influenza-related deaths reported during the season to date, showing no change from the prior week. COVID-19-related deaths totaled 25, reflecting a slight increase. No RSV-related deaths have been reported this season.