Health data show potential for high rates and severity for 2021-2022 season State and federal data indicate that it is likely that COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be spreading at the same time and potentially at high rates and severity during the 2021-2022 respiratory virus season. Respiratory virus season typically begins in the fall and continues through the spring, with peak periods normally between December and February, but vary each year. Last influenza season was historically low nationwide due to precautions taken to prevent COVID-19. However, entering this influenza and respiratory virus season, many COVID-19 mitigation measures have been relaxed which is expected to result in increased respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services has issued a technical bulletin with additional details, including symptoms and transmission, testing, isolation/exclusion timelines and vaccination information. Visit the Division of Public and Behavioral Health Technical Bulletins web page to view/download the PDF of the bulletin.
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11/3/2022 08:57:28 am
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