New York RSV Activity This Week

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Track current RSV hospitalization activity in New York with weekly CDC surveillance data. This page shows New York'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.

High
3.2 per 100K

new RSV hospital admissions this week

Week ending 2026-03-14

↓ Decreasing down from 3.3 per 100K last week
·
1.2 per 100K above the national rate
New admissions: 627
Currently hospitalized: 633
In ICU: 96
% inpatient beds: 1.6%

Key Takeaways

  1. 1 RSV hospitalization activity in New York is currently high, with 3.2 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
  2. 2 RSV admissions have been trending downward over recent weeks.
  3. 3 New York RSV activity is above the national rate of 2.0 per 100K.
  4. 4 Pediatric RSV rates (3.3 per 100K) are higher than adult rates (3.2 per 100K).
  5. 5 Nearby states New Jersey and Pennsylvania 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.

New York RSV Trend — 2025-2026 Season

New confirmed RSV hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.

New York vs. National Average and Nearby States

Nearby States

State Activity Level Per 100K
High 3.2
Moderate 2.7
Moderate 2.3
Moderate 1.9
High 4.5

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 New York?

RSV activity in New York is HIGH with 3.2 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 627 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.

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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.