Flu-like illness
Low1.4%
outpatient visits with flu-like symptoms
Trend unavailable
Week ending Oct 10, 2026
What's Going Around in Columbus?
Latest reported illness readings for Columbus — October 2026
Your weekly respiratory picture
The available readings are low. That does not mean nobody is sick.
Ohio statewide surveillance. These readings are context for Columbus, not city case counts. Weekly reports lag behind infections.
COVID-19
Low0.7
hospital admissions per 100,000 people
Trend unavailable
Week ending Oct 10, 2026
RSV
Low0.1
hospital admissions per 100,000 people
Trend unavailable
Week ending Oct 10, 2026
Six reported weeks where available; each chart uses its own scale. Flu-like illness can be caused by several viruses. Hospital admissions do not count every infection. These are not personal risk scores.
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The summary includes the readings, dates, sources, and statewide scope.
Measles (statewide)
121 cases in the current state tracker view. Approximate Ohio tracker • report through Oct 13, 2026. Not a Columbus case count or formal outbreak status.
Local measles answer →Beyond the numbers
What can I do with this?
Weekly readings give context. Your symptoms and a healthcare provider’s advice matter more for personal decisions.
General information for respiratory illnesses, not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. Trouble breathing or chest pain needs emergency medical care. Follow illness-specific guidance for measles and other infections.
Vaccination and other local health context
MeaslesHigh
121 cases in the current state tracker view
MMR CoverageVery High
88.3% in Ohio
Prevention context, not a weekly spread signal.
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Source and context
Where this city page data comes from
Updated
Latest respiratory week: Oct 10, 2026; measles tracker report through: Oct 13, 2026
Coverage
State-level disease surveillance plus slower city-level community context
Best For
Quick local infectious-disease orientation before deeper chart review
Use the top half of this page for the latest statewide signals relevant to Columbus, not exact city case counts. Public dashboards do not identify every ordinary cold or local cluster. The lower community-context section is older CDC PLACES data about respiratory burden and access to care, included to explain possible impact rather than current spread.
Methods →Data sources →Refresh cadence: Weekly for infectious-disease feeds; annual for CDC PLACES context
Secondary context
Community context that can change impact
This does not tell you what is spreading this week. These older community estimates help explain respiratory vulnerability and access to care in Columbus. They do not describe what is spreading this week. The measures below use CDC PLACES city estimates from 2022.
Respiratory burden
11.6%
Asthma
Higher asthma prevalence can mean more people feel respiratory surges harder.
Chronic lung disease
7.1%
COPD
COPD can raise the stakes when respiratory infections rise, especially for older adults.
Access to care
9.5%
Uninsured
Higher uninsured rates can make prevention, testing, and treatment harder to reach quickly.
Preventive care reach
79.9%
Annual Checkup
Routine checkups make vaccination, follow-up, and early care easier when illness is spreading.
See the full city context dataset14 more measures
Chronic Conditions
13.1%
Diabetes
35.5%
Obesity
6.6%
Cancer
6.0%
Heart Disease
3.6%
Stroke
34.7%
High BP
32.0%
High Cholesterol
Mental Health
25.8%
Depression
18.9%
Poor Mental Health
Health Behaviors
15.8%
Smoking
17.1%
Binge Drinking
26.5%
Inactive
38.8%
Sleep Deprived
Prevention & Access
61.4%
Dental Visit
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Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Columbus, Ohio right now?
The available readings are low. That does not mean nobody is sick. These are Ohio statewide readings. Public dashboards do not identify every ordinary cold or local cluster. Measles is shown separately as 121 cases in the current state tracker view in the approximate Ohio tracker through Oct 13, 2026; that is not a Columbus case count or formal outbreak status.
Is the flu bad in Columbus right now?
Flu activity in Ohio (which includes Columbus) is currently low with 1.4% ILI. The dated CDC Rt direction estimate suggests activity may be increasing. See the Ohio flu page for weekly trend charts.
Why does this page include city-level community context?
The lower community-context section does not show what is spreading this week. It uses CDC PLACES (2022 data) to show slower-moving local vulnerability and access-to-care patterns in Columbus, such as asthma burden or uninsured adults, so the infection data has clearer local context.
Does Columbus have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of public-health data. Flu, COVID-19, RSV, and measles use Ohio statewide surveillance as context relevant to Columbus; they are not exact Columbus case counts. The lower community-context section adds slower Columbus-specific CDC PLACES estimates about respiratory vulnerability and access to care. Public dashboards can miss ordinary colds and small local clusters, so use local health-department notices for confirmed local events.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.