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
Respiratory virus activity in Kentucky remains low. Weekly updates will resume during the fall respiratory virus season.
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-19 hospital admission level in each county