Meanwhile, COVID-19 markers declined or remained stable. ED visits for COVID are at low levels but are highest among young children and older adults. Though wastewater detections are at the moderate level and declining in all regions, levels remain highest in the Midwest.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have peaked in many areas of the United States, according to data released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses across Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties this winter.

When broken down by state, most of the country is experiencing elevated respiratory illness, including a few states with “very high” ratings that act as national hotspots, CDC data shows.

Statewide data released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health indicates that hospitalizations for influenza and COVID-19 have slightly declined for the first time in over a month.