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BISMARCK - North Dakota's most recent respiratory disease surveillance data is similar to the prior week with the activity level for influenza and COVID-19 having increased slightly while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) decreased slightly. Overall, the activity level for the respiratory diseases continues to remain low, according to the data.
The recent report is a summary of the week ending Saturday, Oct. 31.
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides the weekly summary of respiratory disease activity, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. All of the data is preliminary and subject to revision.
During the week ending Saturday, Oct. 31, North Dakota reported 53 influenza cases and 46 COVID-19 cases, a slight increase for both from the previous week, and three RSV cases, a slight decrease from the previous week.
The seasonal case count included 240 influenza cases, 316 COVID-19 cases and 26 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 10 influenza-related hospitalizations, six COVID-19 and one RSV-related hospitalizations, all showing a slight increase from the prior week.
Hospitalizations for the season include 54 influenza hospitalizations, 24 COVID-19 hospitalizations and seven RSV hospitalizations.
Outpatient surveillance data collected through the Influenza-Like Illness Network (ILINet) indicated a statewide influenza-like illness percentage of 0.60%, a slight decrease from the prior week.
Influenza test positivity was 4.12% and COVID-19 was 2.60%, both slight increases from the prior week, and RSV, none, a slight decrease from the prior week.
State health officials also reported 17.82% of North Dakota residents ages 6 months and older have received an influenza vaccination this season, showing an increase from the prior week.