COVID in Colorado update, 8/5/26 COVID's clinical indicators nudge up very slightly, but remain very very low. Wastewater continues to dip. Sorry for the late report, there's been a lot going on.

COVID in Colorado update, 7/22/26 After a small uptick last week, COVID's clinical indicators flatten out. Wastewater rises overall, but remains undetectable in most utilities. Thru September, I'll focus on COVID while the seasonal respiratory viruses are in their summer lull.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 7/15/26 All indicators remain very low for all viruses. Small increases in positivity and ED Visits continue. Hospital admissions for COVID tick up for the first time in a long time. COVID Wastewater rises and a note on "trends".

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 7/1/26 All indicators remain very low for all respiratory viruses. There is some funny business happening with wastewater trends that I'll explain in the thread. There are no *truly* increasing utilities at the moment.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 6/17/26 All indicators remain very low, with minor upticks in COVID positivity and Wastewater levels. While any upticks is worth watching, they are upticks from some of the lowest levels we've ever had, and remain low.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 6/10/26 All indicators are wildly low. COVID Wastewater levels are lower than they have ever been. The last 2 positive detections of COVID in wastewater were on May 28. There are no "increasing" COVID WW trends. (1st time since October)

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 6/3/26 Flu season officially comes to a close, with Flu A, Flu B, RSV, and COVID are very low in hospitalizations, wastewater, and positivity.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 5/20/26 The COVID lull continues as "Flu Season" nears its official end. CDPHE updates its Wastewater dashboard to include West Nile virus.

What would they have done had someone developed symptoms mid flight and needed medical attention? This was COMPLETELY irresponsible

Chantzy@chantzy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Portuguese air crew from the repatriation flight to Canada were not given adequate info or PPE like N95s (surgical masks & gloves only) before transporting the passenger who later tested positive for hantavirus - they have now filed a formal complaint www.portugalresident.com/portuguese-a...

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 5/13/26 Short update today because there's little change. Viral activity for all 3 viruses continues to wane. Wastewater levels of all 3 viruses is very very very low. And some notes on #hantavirus

Look to the sewers: Wastewater monitoring forewarned of measles. A study out of New Mexico finds that untreated wastewater tested positive for the measles virus days before people sought medical care. Read more: ow.ly/NgP050YWLzl

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 5/5/26 Short update today because there's little change. Viral activity for all 3 viruses continues to wane. Wastewater levels of all 3 viruses continue to be very low.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 4/29/26 Viral activity for all 3 viruses continues to wane, as the toll of this record breaking flu season expands further. Colorado reports an 8th pediatric flu death. Virus detections in wastewater continue to wane.

Measles is highly contagious but preventable with a vaccine. Most of Colorado's cases this year are in children ages 5 to 17. Two have been hospitalized. All but one were unvaccinated. www.cpr.org/2026/04/23/c...

Colorado records 17th measles case with an unvaccinated child in the Leadville area

The state is on pace to eclipse the number of measles cases it saw last year.

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COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 4/22/26 The good news continues on respiratory viruses, with the overall level dropping to "Very Low". There is a tiny uptick in COVID positivity & a larger one in wastewater trends. However, COVID levels in WW remain INCREDIBLY low.

"The tragic reality is that influenza, COVID‑19, and RSV can all be serious—and even fatal — for children, including those who were previously healthy,” said Dr. Edwin J. Asturias, a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at CU Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2026/04/16/7...

Seventh Colorado child dies from influenza this season

Nine Colorado children total have died from respiratory viruses this season.

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COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 4/15/26 The Flu season is finally looking like it is coming to a close as all indicators for the viruses continue to drop. RSV & Flu B finally dip. COVID & Flu A remain very low. Wastewater detections for RSV tick up slightly.

www.cpr.org/2026/04/15/c... It puts the state well ahead of last year’s pace, when it saw 36 confirmed cases, way more than previous years. Most Colorado counties don't reach the herd immunity level for measles vaccination, with kindergarten vaccination rates at 88 percent, well below the 95% mark.

Second measles outbreak of the year confirmed in Colorado as case numbers climb higher

Colorado is on track to beat last year’s high measles numbers, as it records the 16th case of 2026.

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COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 4/8/26 Colorado's horrible no good very bad Flu season continues to slow, but is not over. RSV drops. COVID is very low. Flu hospitalizations slow as we set a new all time record for hospital admissions in a single flu-season.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 4/1/26 Overall Respiratory Illness finally dips to "Low". RSV continues to dip. COVID is very low. Flu hospitalizations hold steady and the Flu B continues, but positivity finally dips indicating a slowing is coming.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 3/25/26 The winter viral season is finally slowing. RSV dips on all indicators. Flu hospitalizations hold steady, but positivity is up. Covid continues to slide. An additional pediatric flu death is recorded. RSV MAB access is extended.

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 3/18/26 RSV continues to dip on all indicators. Flu hospitalizations increase slightly (compared to initial numbers) as high levels of Flu B remain. Covid continues to slide. Hopefully Spring Break & beautiful weather further reduce risk.

Shocking and irresponsible: coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/03/denv...

Denver 'Hold Room' Revealed: ICE Has Detained Thousands of People at Its Field Office in Centennial

In response to questions arising from an investigation by Colorado Times Recorder, a spokesman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed last week for the first time that it detains...

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CDPHE has added an 11th case, likely the suspected case from Friday’s announcement. No further information is available at this time.

Hey Colorado, In today's wastewater data, there's a SHARP uptick in RSV & COVID, that is not (as of yet) reflected in the trends. COVID is back up near our winter peak, RSV is the highest all season. While this is partial data, it's concerning enough that I wanted to highlight.

Two, possibly 3 more measles cases in the Broomfield outbreak:

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 3/11/26 Finally, some good news. RSV finally begins dipping. Flu hospitalizations dip slightly, as Flu A cases virtually disappear, and the Flu B wave grows. Covid dips further.

A useful tool here for Colorado families: Check MMR vaccination rates for CO schools, preschools and child care facilities www.denverpost.com/2026/03/06/c... via @denverpost.com

Check MMR vaccination rates for Colorado schools, preschools and child care facilities

Check measles, mumps and rubella vaccination rates for public schools, private schools and child care facilities.

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Measles in colorado continues to climb: 4 more cases tied to the Broomfield outbreak

COVID, Flu & RSV in Colorado update, 3/4/26 RSV continues to climb. Flu hospitalizations climb slightly as a Flu B wave grows. Covid dips slightly. Measles cases grow and the first outbreak of 2026 is confirmed.