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Rhode Island

What's Going Around in Rhode Island?

Latest reported illness readings, with source dates and practical next steps.

Your weekly respiratory picture

COVID-19 is moderate in the latest reported data.

Rhode Island statewide surveillance. Three separate signals, with a date and source for each. Weekly reports lag behind infections.

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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The summary includes the readings, dates, sources, and statewide scope.

Your shareable briefing

Public readings for Rhode Island. Your saved places and check history are not included.

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Measles and vaccination context

2 measles cases identified in Rhode Island in 2026 (Rhode Island Department of Health, April 25, 2026). The JHU tracker separately lists 1 in its approximate state view. This is not a formal outbreak determination. Check measles dates and sources → Official state report →

96.7% kindergarten MMR coverage (2024-25 school year) is annual prevention context, not a weekly spread signal.

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.

For everyday life

Bring in fresh air or use air filtration, wash your hands, and keep recommended immunizations up to date. A well-fitting mask adds protection in crowded indoor spaces.

CDC prevention guidance ↗
If you’re feeling sick

Stay home and away from others. Resume normal activities after both your symptoms have improved overall and you have been fever-free without fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours. Take extra precautions for the next 5 days. If you are at higher risk of severe illness, seek care promptly.

CDC guidance when sick ↗
Before visiting someone vulnerable

Postpone the visit if you are sick. Consider cleaner air, a well-fitting mask, and testing. Follow the person’s care team or facility guidance. A low community reading does not rule out infection.

CDC risk and prevention guidance ↗

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.

Measles and long-term prevention

Measles

Low

2 measles cases identified in Rhode Island in 2026 (Rhode Island Department of Health, April 25, 2026)

Use case count plus vaccination context together.

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MMR Coverage

Moderate

96.7% coverage

Long-run prevention signal, not a weekly spread metric.

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Useful questions

Questions worth opening from the Rhode Island overview

Get help interpreting the readings, understanding measles, or sharing this report.

State Page Guide

How Do I Read a State Health Page Fast?

A quick state-page guide for users who land on a statewide snapshot and need the fastest path into the right disease, city, update, or travel page.

Sharing Question

What Page Should I Send Someone Who Asks What’s Going Around?

A practical page for sharing the right Local Health Signal link the first time.

Measles Interpretation

Should I Worry About a Single Measles Case in My State?

A trust-preserving measles interpretation page that helps users react proportionately and click into the right state page next.

ARI Question

What Does High Respiratory Activity Mean?

A simple explanation of the ARI signal, built to route people into the right next disease page instead of leaving them with an abstract label.

What's Getting Better or Worse?

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Flu↑ Growing
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COVID-19↗ Likely Growing
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Based on CDC forecasting data as of 2026-10-13.

Source and context

Where this statewide view comes from

Source

Local Health Signal source library

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

Coverage

Statewide surveillance across flu, RSV, COVID-19, measles, and MMR

Best For

Fast statewide snapshot before drilling into a topic page

This overview combines multiple public-health feeds for Rhode Island. It is best for getting the quickest cross-topic picture, while the disease-specific pages provide deeper charts, methodology, and comparisons.

Methods →Data sources →Refresh cadence: Weekly for respiratory topics; annual for MMR coverage

Useful local shortcuts

Pages to open next in Rhode Island

If the statewide overview is not enough, these Rhode Island pages give you a faster path into the local or illness-specific answer.

Flu watch

Current answer

Flu in Rhode Island right now

See Rhode Island flu activity, trend direction, nearby-state comparisons, and what to open next if RSV is the bigger concern.

Flu + regional context

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Nearby States

MassachusettsConnecticut

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?

Here is the fast statewide read for Rhode Island: flu activity is low, RSV is low, COVID-19 is moderate, and Rhode Island Department of Health reported 2 measles cases identified in Rhode Island in 2026 as of April 25, 2026. Each topic page goes deeper when you need the detail.

Is the flu bad in Rhode Island right now?

Flu activity in Rhode Island is currently low with 1.3% 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 Department of Health reported 2 measles cases identified in Rhode Island in 2026 as of April 25, 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 96.7%. See the measles tracker for county-level details and local-health-department guidance if you need outbreak-specific information.

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.