Respiratory Viruses in Minnesota
This data from October 9th, 2025 explores trends in viral respiratory illnesses.
Cold and flu season is from October through mid-May. These data visualizations explore viral trends using Minnesota Department of Health data. The first data visualization tracks hospitalizations due to RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. The second covers laboratory-confirmed viruses which cause cold-like symptoms. Note that seasonal coronavirus is distinct from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. You can filter by time period and pathogen using the dropdown menus.
Statewide Hospitalizations Since 2022
Weekly hospitalization rates by pathogen from Minnesota Department of Health surveillance data.
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Data Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Hospitalization Data - Viral Respiratory Illness in Minnesota. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/respiratory/stats/hosp.html
Laboratory System Molecular Data
Weekly laboratory detections by pathogen from Minnesota's molecular testing surveillance system.
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Data Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Laboratory Data - Viral Respiratory Illness in Minnesota. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/respiratory/stats/lab.html
Data Sources
Respiratory Virus Hospitalization Surveillance Network (RESP-NET). (2025). Viral Respiratory Illness in Minnesota. [Data set]. Minnesota Department of Health. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/respiratory/stats/index.html