Hawaii Health Departments new Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows increasing COVID-19 activity – Maui Now

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May 29, 2024

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COVID-19 activity is on the rise, according to a new Respiratory Disease Activity dashboard released by the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH).

The dashboard, developed by the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division(DOCD), provides an at-a-glance snapshot of current respiratory disease activity statewide, including COVID-19. The dashboard addresses not only COVID-19, but other acute respiratory illnesses, including influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).Respiratory diseases occur year-roundin Hawaii.

Currently, COVID-19 is at the yellow, or medium activity level, meaning the virus is circulating at higher levels than would be expected based on historic trends. COVID-19 activity is also increasing. Flu and RSV remain at green, or low activity levels. Overall acute respiratory disease is at the medium level.

The new Respiratory Disease dashboard provides, in one place, a summary of what is happening with several major respiratory viruses that contribute to respiratory disease in Hawaii. This helps people make informed decisions about their health, said State Epidemiologist Sarah Kemble. This week, the dashboard shows that COVID-19 test positivity is higher than expected and climbing, and that ED (emergency department) visits and hospital admissions for COVID-19 are also going up. Based on this information, I would recommend checking whether youve had the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine, and if not, or if youre eligible for a repeat dose, go get it today.

Current dashboard trends show that COVID-19 remains a health concern, and the public should take reasonable precautions to avoid getting sick. Among them:

Additional strategies for reducing COVID-19 and other respiratory disease spread can be found athealth.hawaii.gov/docd.

Visit the new dashboardhere.

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