Delaware RSV Activity This Week
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Track current RSV hospitalization activity in Delaware with weekly CDC surveillance data. This page shows Delaware's RSV admission rate, how it compares to the national average and nearby states, and whether activity is trending up or down. Data is sourced from the CDC's HHS Protect hospital reporting system.
Key Takeaways
- 1 RSV hospitalization activity in Delaware is currently high, with 3.6 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
- 2 RSV admissions have been trending downward over recent weeks.
- 3 Delaware RSV activity is above the national rate of 2.0 per 100K.
- 4 Pediatric RSV rates (10.8 per 100K) are significantly higher than adult rates (1.7 per 100K).
- 5 Nearby states Pennsylvania and New Jersey are also reporting elevated RSV activity.
CDC Recommendations at This Level
RSV activity is elevated — extra care for vulnerable groups
- • Limit infants' exposure to crowds and sick contacts
- • Anyone with cold symptoms should avoid close contact with babies and elderly family members
- • Watch infants closely for breathing difficulties — RSV can get serious quickly in babies
- • Adults 60+ with chronic lung or heart disease should take extra precautions
- • Call your pediatrician if your baby is breathing rapidly, wheezing, or not feeding well
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Delaware RSV Trend — 2025-2026 Season
New confirmed RSV hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is RSV Getting Better or Worse in Delaware?
RSV is declining in Delaware
Good news — rsv activity is going down. Based on CDC forecasting data, each case is leading to fewer new cases, which means you should see continued improvement in the coming weeks.
Technical details (CDC Rt estimate)
Reproduction number (Rt): 0.66 (95% CI: 0.46 – 0.91)
Probability of growth: 1%
Rt below 1.0 means each case leads to fewer new cases (declining). Above 1.0 means growing.
Based on CDC forecasting data as of March 31, 2026. Source
Delaware vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
| State | Activity Level | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 1.7 | |
| High | 4.5 | |
| High | 3.2 |
Sources & Methods
RSV data reflects confirmed RSV hospital admissions reported through the CDC's HHS Protect system. Activity levels are based on new admissions per 100,000 population per week. Hospitalization data may undercount total RSV infections as many cases are managed at home. Learn more about our methods .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current RSV activity level in Delaware?
RSV activity in Delaware is HIGH with 3.6 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 37 total new RSV admissions.
Where does this RSV data come from?
This data comes from the CDC's HHS Protect hospital reporting system. Hospitals across the United States report confirmed RSV admissions, ICU usage, and bed capacity weekly. The metric shown is new admissions per 100,000 population.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated weekly after the CDC publishes new hospital reporting data. There is typically a 1-2 week lag between when admissions occur and when data appears here.
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.