Flu-like illness
Low1.3%
outpatient visits with flu-like symptoms
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Week ending Oct 10, 2026
What's Going Around in Warwick?
Latest reported illness readings for Warwick — October 2026
Your weekly respiratory picture
COVID-19 is moderate in the latest reported data.
Rhode Island statewide surveillance. These readings are context for Warwick, not city case counts. Weekly reports lag behind infections.
COVID-19
Moderate1.5
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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Measles (statewide)
2 measles cases identified in Rhode Island in 2026 (Rhode Island Department of Health, April 25, 2026). JHU separately lists 1 in its approximate state tracker view through Apr 25, 2026. Not a Warwick case count or formal outbreak status.
Local measles answer →Dated official state report →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
MeaslesLow
2 measles cases identified in Rhode Island in 2026 (Rhode Island Department of Health, April 25, 2026)
MMR CoverageModerate
96.7% in Rhode Island
Prevention context, not a weekly spread signal.
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Source and context
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Updated
Latest respiratory week: Oct 10, 2026; measles state report dated: Apr 25, 2026
Coverage
State-level disease surveillance plus slower city-level community context
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Use the top half of this page for the latest statewide signals relevant to Warwick, 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 Warwick. They do not describe what is spreading this week. The measures below use CDC PLACES city estimates from 2022.
Respiratory burden
12.0%
Asthma
Higher asthma prevalence can mean more people feel respiratory surges harder.
Chronic lung disease
5.9%
COPD
COPD can raise the stakes when respiratory infections rise, especially for older adults.
Access to care
6.5%
Uninsured
Higher uninsured rates can make prevention, testing, and treatment harder to reach quickly.
Preventive care reach
83.7%
Annual Checkup
Routine checkups make vaccination, follow-up, and early care easier when illness is spreading.
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Chronic Conditions
9.5%
Diabetes
32.7%
Obesity
7.4%
Cancer
4.9%
Heart Disease
2.6%
Stroke
31.4%
High BP
29.6%
High Cholesterol
Mental Health
26.3%
Depression
17.4%
Poor Mental Health
Health Behaviors
13.0%
Smoking
19.0%
Binge Drinking
22.3%
Inactive
36.5%
Sleep Deprived
Prevention & Access
71.2%
Dental Visit
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Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Warwick, Rhode Island right now?
COVID-19 is moderate in the latest reported data. These are Rhode Island statewide readings. Public dashboards do not identify every ordinary cold or local cluster. Rhode Island Department of Health reported 2 measles cases identified in Rhode Island in 2026 as of April 25, 2026. The JHU tracker separately lists 1 in its approximate Rhode Island view through Apr 25, 2026. Neither statewide view is a Warwick case count or formal outbreak determination.
Is the flu bad in Warwick right now?
Flu activity in Rhode Island (which includes Warwick) is currently low with 1.3% ILI. The dated CDC Rt direction estimate suggests activity may be increasing. See the Rhode Island 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 Warwick, such as asthma burden or uninsured adults, so the infection data has clearer local context.
Does Warwick 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 Rhode Island statewide surveillance as context relevant to Warwick; they are not exact Warwick case counts. The lower community-context section adds slower Warwick-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.