Respiratory illness activity remains low in Mesa County

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The health department reports the number of illness cases in Mesa County has remained low.

At around this time last year people were being hit with a new strain of COVID-19, the flu was prevalent and younger generations were being hit hard with R-S-V.

This year, the health department reports hospitalizations have remained low for COVID-19 and the flu. They are also reporting low numbers of people seeking care for R-S-V.

The health department is also forecasting a decline of viruses such as R-S-V and the flu as we approach warmer weather.