Respiratory Illness
Respiratory illness data, COVID-19, flu, and RSV
Viral respiratory season runs from October through the end of May, typically peaking between December and February.
We track hospitalizations because it shows the severity of the illness in our community.
Current data
2025-2026 season trends
Flu hospitalizations increased significantly from the previous season, while COVID-19 hospitalizations remained relatively the same between October 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026, there were 337 respiratory-related hospitalizations in Mesa County, including:
- 161 flu-related hospitalizations
- 83 COVID-19-related hospitalizations
- 93 RSV-related hospitalizations
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Prevention is powerful.
| Illness | Testing | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Rapid tests available through retail stores and medical provider offices. | Treatment is available and helps to prevent more severe disease in some populations. Talk to your medical provider. |
| Flu | Flu tests available at medical provider offices. | Treatment is available and helps to prevent more severe disease in some populations. Talk to your medical provider. |
| RSV | RSV tests available at medical provider offices. | There is no treatment for RSV beyond supportive care. |