Effective December 2019, it became a requirement for electronic reporters to report positive RSV lab results. The Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) data shown below may give some insight into overall disease trends, but the numbers shown should be interpreted with caution. ELR numbers are not a comprehensive count of all individuals who are infected with RSV in the state of Utah. Additionally, some local health departments may not be adequately represented in these data due to a lack of electronic reporters servicing their jurisdiction.
For additional information on disease reporting regulations, visit the DHHS Disease Reporting FAQ page.
This report displays updated data through July 20, 2024.
Percent positivity: The above data represent samples tested from 25 Utah hospitals. Because this data only comes from people who are tested for respiratory illnesses in hospitals, it does not represent disease trends in the general population and should be used along with other data sources. To learn more, visit the CDC RESP-LENS dashboard.
Although DHHS does not track hospitalizations or deaths as a result of RSV, Salt Lake County participates in the national Respiratory Virus Hospitalization Surveillance Network (RESP-NET). Cases reported through RESP-NET are representative of people who live in Salt Lake County only. RSV hospitalization data reported through RESP-NET can be accessed through the RSV-NET Interactive Dashboard.