Flu
0.5% this week
roughly flat versus last week
Flu is low in Missouri. similar to 0.6% last week. 0.6 percentage points below the national average.
Open the flu page →Weekly state update
What Changed in Missouri This Week?
The fastest statewide answer to “what actually changed?” in Missouri. This page compresses the weekly public-health movement first, then routes you into the deeper pages only when you need them.
This week in one screen
Missouri: what changed first
LowBuilt for repeat checks and easy sharing without making you reopen every statewide page.
Missouri this week: Flu is low at 0.5%, roughly flat versus last week. COVID-19 is low at 0.2 per 100K, roughly flat versus last week. RSV is low at 0.0 per 100K, roughly flat versus last week.
- Flu: 0.5% this week — roughly flat versus last week
- RSV: 0.0 per 100K this week — roughly flat versus last week
- COVID-19: 0.2 per 100K this week — roughly flat versus last week
- Measles: 1 cases in the tracker view — Cases have been reported in 2026.
- Vaccination context: Missouri kindergarten MMR coverage is 90%.
Signal-by-signal
What moved this week
Use this page for the fast weekly change log, then open the deeper page only when needed.
Low
RSV
0.0 per 100K this week
roughly flat versus last week
RSV is low in Missouri. similar to 0.0 per 100K last week. 0.1 per 100K near the national rate.
Open the rsv page →COVID-19
0.2 per 100K this week
roughly flat versus last week
COVID-19 is low in Missouri. similar to 0.3 per 100K last week. 0.6 per 100K below the national rate.
Open the covid-19 page →Measles
1 cases in the tracker view
Cases have been reported in 2026.
The JHU tracker assigns 1 measles case to Missouri's approximate 2026 view. Cases have been reported in 2026. Latest report date: 2026-03-03.
Open the measles page →Next clicks
Where to go after the weekly update
Missouri overview
Best next click if you want the whole statewide picture, not just the change log.
Open the flu page
Best next click if the main watchout on this page is the real reason you came.
Travel to Missouri
Best next click if this week’s update is really about a trip, event, or family visit.
Open the weekly roundup
Best next click if you want the national version first and then your place-specific page.
Useful questions
Questions that help after the Missouri weekly update
These pages work well when the change log is useful but you need one more layer of interpretation or sharing guidance before you leave the weekly update flow.
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.
Major cities
Useful city pages to open next
Kansas City
Open the city overview, then jump into flu, RSV, or measles if those are the real questions.
St. Louis
Open the city overview, then jump into flu, RSV, or measles if those are the real questions.
Springfield
Open the city overview, then jump into flu, RSV, or measles if those are the real questions.
Columbia
Open the city overview, then jump into flu, RSV, or measles if those are the real questions.
This week nationally
The broader sendable version
Weekly Roundup
What's Going Around Right Now? August 2026 Weekly Update
A source-backed August 2026 snapshot: flu, COVID-19, and RSV signals are low nationally, while measles case activity remains elevated.
Flu
0.5% this week
RSV
0.0 per 100K this week
COVID-19
0.2 per 100K this week
Measles
1 cases in the tracker view
Open the weekly roundup →
FAQ
Missouri weekly update FAQ
What changed in Missouri this week?
Missouri this week: Flu is low at 0.5%, roughly flat versus last week. COVID-19 is low at 0.2 per 100K, roughly flat versus last week. RSV is low at 0.0 per 100K, roughly flat versus last week.
What is the best next page to open after this weekly update?
Start with the Missouri overview if you want the whole statewide picture, then open the flu page if that is the signal that actually matters for your question.
Is this enough to make a medical or travel decision?
No. This page is a fast statewide change log built from public surveillance data. It is best for quick orientation and sharing, not for clinical decision-making.
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.
Source and context
How this page is built
Updated
Aug 29, 2026
Coverage
Missouri statewide change summary across flu, RSV, COVID-19, measles, and MMR context
Best For
Fast weekly change checks, repeat visits, and forwarding one state update
This page is a change-log layer, not a replacement for the deeper state and topic pages. It is strongest when you want the quick weekly movement first and the more detailed chart or outbreak page second.