Laboratory Confirmed Respiratory Illness Case Trends in Columbia County as Reported by Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (September, 2023 – April, 2024)
*RSV became reportable by NYSDOH on 12/20/23
Laboratory Confirmed Influenza Cases in Columbia County as Reported by Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (September, 2023 – April, 2024)
Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza (Flu) are more commonly spread in the fall and winter. However, there are ways that you can protect yourself and others to reduce the risk of transmission.
Know the vaccine recommendations and stay up to date!
Practice good hand hygiene and remember to cover your coughs and sneezes to prevent the spread of germs!
If you have symptoms for COVID-19, RSV, or Influenza, stay home and away from others! Seek testing and treatment if appropriate.
