Colorado Springs School Illness Watch
Report for August 13, 2026 — view the latest report
Colorado Springs Illness Watch
Summary
Both sources posted their regular scheduled refresh since the last check (CDPHE weekly update, El Paso County monthly update), but activity levels are unchanged: community respiratory activity remains Very Low statewide, and no new local disease bulletin has posted. This page is refreshed daily; watch for an update if activity levels rise (e.g. from Low to Moderate/High) or a new local report is published.
Statewide overview CDPHE
Overall respiratory illness activity in Colorado is currently Very Low
The 2025–2026 viral respiratory surveillance season (enhanced flu & RSV tracking) ended May 23, 2026. COVID-19 is tracked year-round; flu/RSV weekly tracking resumes this fall.
| Pathogen | ED visits diagnosed | Weekly sentinel positivity |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | 0.14% | 2.63% |
| Influenza | 0.03% | 0.51% |
| RSV | 0.00% | 0.08% |
Data last updated by CDPHE: 8/12/2026 (updates weekly, Wednesdays ~4pm MT).
El Paso County El Paso County Public Health
- Main communicable disease dashboard last updated: 8/12/2026
- Seasonal respiratory data last updated: 5/27/2026 (season concluded)
- Animal bite/exposure data last updated: 8/12/2026
County dashboard refreshes roughly monthly (second Wednesday). No specific local outbreak bulletin (strep, norovirus, hand-foot-mouth, etc.) currently flagged. The "What's Going Around" bulletin remains discontinued — last issue was published Sept 20, 2025 and it has not resumed.