Respiratory bugs on the rise in Southern Arizona

Between holiday gatherings and children returning to classrooms, local officials are warning of high rates of transmission of respiratory illnesses such as colds, COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in Pima County. But while fewer people are using coronavirus tests or reporting their results, many cases are not being counted in official tallies because home […]
Santa Cruz County experiencing ‘surge’ of respiratory illness – Santa Cruz Sentinel

SANTA CRUZ – Health officials say respiratory illness cases are surging in Santa Cruz County and are urging the public not to visit their local emergency department if they are experiencing a relatively mild infection. says. Colder months are known to sniffle, but experts say this winter, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are […]
Respiratory disease rates continue falling in Coconino County

Respiratory disease rates continued to decline in Coconino County this month, with the latest update showing COVID-19 community levels remain low and flu and respiratory syncytial virus rates are declining. I’m here. COVID Both community-level indicators fell into the low category for the week ending Jan. 28, with the county reporting a rate of 2.1 […]
Maricopa County sees large spike in flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses | Williams-Grand Canyon News

PHOENIX — Arizona’s most populous county warns of a significant increase in cases of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Maricopa County Public Health issued an alert on Friday that cases of these viruses, including the respiratory syncytial virus known as RSV, are higher than normal for this time of year. ” is classified. The […]