Respiratory Virus Surveillance Program

Northern Nevada Public Health Respiratory Virus Surveillance Program

The Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) respiratory virus surveillance is conducted year-round. The goal is to monitor and measure the impact of respiratory virus diseases such as influenza (“flu”), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. Surveillance activities include obtaining and dissemination information regarding respiratory virus activity to health care providers, the public, and those concerned with disease control measures.

Beginning in October 2024, influenza and COVID-19 surveillance were no longer stand-alone programs and were incorporated into one viral respiratory program, along with RSV. For information on those programs, see the Influenza Surveillance page or the COVID-19 Surveillance page.

To see weekly statistics for communicable diseases reported by week in Washoe County, visit the Communicable Disease (CD) Weekly Portal.

For reporting diseases and outbreaks, see the Reporting Diseases webpage.

• Access the Respiratory Virus Surveillance Dashboard
• Access the Annual Influenza Hospitalization & Mortality Dashboard

Resources & Information

NNPH Immunization Program - For general information on respiratory illness, specific information for healthcare providers and other groups (e.g., childcare, parents, businesses and employees), prevention recommendations, and vaccination opportunities and information. 

Respiratory Illness in Nevada - Dashboard is run by the Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH).

Respiratory Illness in the United States - U.S. Weekly Respiratory Reports & Statistics

Washoe County Respiratory Virus Surveillance Reports - ARCHIVED REPORTS