Respiratory Viruses
Viruses that cause respiratory diseases, like the ones that cause COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), usually spread in the fall and winter. Anyone can get a respiratory virus infection, but some people are at higher risk for serious illness. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) recommends the following actions to protect yourself and others:
- Stay up to date with vaccines
- Stay home, if sick
- Wash hands often
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Consider wearing a mask if you are high-risk for serious illness
KDPH | Respiratory Disease Season Recommendations
Respiratory Virus Update for Kentucky
- COVID-19 activity is increasing in Kentucky. Fortunately, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for COVID-19 remain low.
- Seasonal influenza and RSV activity in Kentucky remains low.
Kentucky Respiratory Disease Data Dashboard
Weekly trends in hospitalizations and emergency department visits for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV in Kentucky
Weekly trends of influenza-like illness activity in Kentucky
Weekly trends of positive laboratory tests for COVID-19 and influenza in Kentucky
Weekly trends of deaths associated with COVID-19 and influenza in Kentucky
CDC | COVID Data Tracker Hospitalizations