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BISMARCK - The most current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota shows the activity level for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is low.
The recent report is a summary of the week ending Saturday, Oct. 10.
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides a 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 Saturday, Oct. 10, North Dakota reported 23 influenza cases, 15 COVID-19 cases and three RSV cases, all reflecting a slight decrease from the prior week.
The seasonal case count included 116 influenza cases, 207 COVID-19 cases and 20 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 two influenza-related hospitalizations, a slight increase from the prior week; three COVID-19-related hospitalizations, a slight decrease from the prior week; and no RSV hospitalizations, no change from the prior week.
Hospitalizations for the season include 26 influenza hospitalizations, 10 COVID-19 hospitalizations and two RSV hospitalizations.
Outpatient surveillance data collected through the Influenza-Like Illness Network (ILINet) indicated a statewide influenza-like illness percentage of 0.57%, a slight decrease from the prior week.
Influenza test positivity was 2.70%; COVID-19, 0.73% and RSV, 1.13%, all a slight decrease from the prior week.
State health officials also reported that 9.22% of North Dakota residents ages 6 months and older have received an influenza vaccination this season, showing an increase from the prior week.