Minnesota
Latest data: Minnesota’s flu, RSV hospitalizations surge
The tip of October worsened Minnesota’s surge in influenza and respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations, based on the most recent information from the Minnesota Division of Well being.
The most recent weekly influenza and respiratory sickness exercise report for the week ending Oct. 29 confirmed 41 new influenza-related hospitalizations, up sharply from the 14 hospitalized recorded the prior week.
Weekly Influenza & Respiratory Sickness Exercise Report. Week 43 (week ending Oct. 29, 2022). Source: Minnesota Division of Well being.
College outbreaks of influenza are additionally on the rise, with 18 new outbreaks within the newest report — greater than twice as many recorded the prior week.
Circumstances of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are additionally persevering with to surge and majorly pressure native hospitals. RSV-related hospitalizations within the seven-county metro continued to climb by way of the tip of October, based on the latest information.
Weekly Influenza & Respiratory Sickness Exercise Report. Week 43 (week ending Oct. 29, 2022). Source: Minnesota Division of Well being.
The rise in hospitalizations occurred alongside a significant spike within the RSV positivity fee, which reached over 47% statewide.
Weekly Influenza & Respiratory Sickness Exercise Report. Week 43 (week ending Oct. 29, 2022). Source: Minnesota Division of Well being.