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
Updated: 11/27/2024
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COVID-19 activity in Kentucky is low.
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Seasonal influenza and RSV activity in
Kentucky remains low but is increasing.
- RSV activity in Kentucky is increasing, particularly among young children.
- KDPH is aware of recent increases in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections nationally, as reported by CDC. For more information, please visit:
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections Have Been Increasing | NCIRD | CDC
Kentucky Respiratory Disease Data Dashboard
Kentucky COVID-19 and Influenza Seasonal Immunizations Dashboard
Weekly trends in respiratory illness hospitalizations and emergency department encounters 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, influenza, and RSV in Kentucky
Respiratory Virus Activity Levels | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC