What's Going Around in Rhode Island?

Health surveillance summary for Rhode Island — April 2026

Here's a snapshot of current respiratory illness and disease activity in Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island

RSV is at elevated levels. Tap below for details.

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Flu

Low

1.8% ILI

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RSV

High

3.6 per 100K

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COVID-19

Moderate

1.2 per 100K

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Measles

Low

0 cases in 2026

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MMR Coverage

Low

96.7% coverage

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Nearby States

Massachusetts Connecticut

Cities in Rhode Island

Health data available for these Rhode Island cities:

Providence ·Cranston ·Warwick

Frequently Asked Questions

What's going around in Rhode Island right now?

Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in Rhode Island: flu activity is low, RSV is high, COVID-19 is moderate, and there have been 0 measles cases reported in 2026. Each topic page has detailed trends and comparisons.

Is the flu bad in Rhode Island right now?

Flu activity in Rhode Island is currently low with 1.8% ILI. Visit the Rhode Island flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.

Are there measles cases in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has reported 0 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 96.7%. 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.