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BISMARCK - The activity level for influenza slightly increased while COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) slightly decreased from the prior week, according to the most current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota.
The recent report is a summary of the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17.
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides the weekly summary of respiratory disease activity, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All data is preliminary and subject to revision.
During the week ending Oct. 17, North Dakota reported 26 influenza cases, 13 COVID-19 cases and two RSV cases.
The seasonal case count included 142 influenza cases, 220 COVID-19 cases and 22 RSV cases, according to the data.
The seasons are defined as occurring between Aug. 1, 2026-July 31, 2027.
Vital records for the season indicate no deaths from influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, representing no change from the prior week.
During the reporting week, there were four influenza-related hospitalizations, four COVID-19-related hospitalizations and one RSV hospitalizations, all a slight increase from the prior week.
Hospitalizations for the season include 33 influenza hospitalizations, 17 COVID-19 hospitalizations and six RSV hospitalizations.
Outpatient surveillance data collected through the Influenza-Like Illness Network (ILINet) indicated a statewide influenza-like illness percentage of 0.52%, a slight decrease from the prior week.
Influenza test positivity was 1.97%, influenza, and no RSV, both a slight decrease from the prior week; and COVID-19, 1.09%, a slight increase from the prior week.
State health officials also reported that 12.25% of North Dakota residents ages 6 months and older have received an influenza vaccination this season, showing an increase from the prior week.