What's Going Around in New York?

Health surveillance summary for New York — April 2026

Here's a snapshot of current respiratory illness and disease activity in New York, based on the latest CDC surveillance data. Click any topic for detailed trends, charts, and nearby state comparisons.

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Elevated Activity in New York

RSV is at elevated levels. Tap below for details.

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Flu

Low

0.0% ILI

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RSV

High

3.2 per 100K

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COVID-19

Moderate

1.4 per 100K

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Measles

Moderate

7 cases in 2026

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MMR Coverage

Low

97.8% coverage

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Nearby States

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Cities in New York

Health data available for these New York cities:

New York ·Buffalo ·Yonkers ·Rochester ·Syracuse ·Albany ·New Rochelle ·Cheektowaga

Frequently Asked Questions

What's going around in New York right now?

Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in New York: flu activity is low, RSV is high, COVID-19 is moderate, and there have been 7 measles cases reported in 2026. Each topic page has detailed trends and comparisons.

Is the flu bad in New York right now?

Flu activity in New York is currently low with 0.0% ILI. Visit the New York flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.

Are there measles cases in New York?

New York has reported 7 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 97.8%. See the measles tracker for county-level details.

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.