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Data lover, COVID Cautious, Pro-public health, anti-violence.
Blocks those who spout misinformation and are mean.
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Blocks those who spout misinformation and are mean.
https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/fiona.gau/viz/ColoradoWastewaterDashboardsupplemental/StateOverview
You’re welcome! Stay safe out there.
December 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
You’re welcome! Stay safe out there.
Agreed completely! The people in the hospital are the most vulnerable. And there are ALWAYS indicators that a rise is coming. Acting before cases are high but when there are indicators of a rise could save lives of people who are already vulnerable.
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Agreed completely! The people in the hospital are the most vulnerable. And there are ALWAYS indicators that a rise is coming. Acting before cases are high but when there are indicators of a rise could save lives of people who are already vulnerable.
To sum it all up?
Flu is Bad!
334 Hospitalizations places this year in the ranks of "bad year", only 5 years since 2004 have had a week with more hospitalizations. No signs of slowing down yet. Kids are overrepresented in the hospitalized, & a school aged child has died of flu.
Take care!😷💉
Flu is Bad!
334 Hospitalizations places this year in the ranks of "bad year", only 5 years since 2004 have had a week with more hospitalizations. No signs of slowing down yet. Kids are overrepresented in the hospitalized, & a school aged child has died of flu.
Take care!😷💉
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
To sum it all up?
Flu is Bad!
334 Hospitalizations places this year in the ranks of "bad year", only 5 years since 2004 have had a week with more hospitalizations. No signs of slowing down yet. Kids are overrepresented in the hospitalized, & a school aged child has died of flu.
Take care!😷💉
Flu is Bad!
334 Hospitalizations places this year in the ranks of "bad year", only 5 years since 2004 have had a week with more hospitalizations. No signs of slowing down yet. Kids are overrepresented in the hospitalized, & a school aged child has died of flu.
Take care!😷💉
Wastewater trends for COVID have really turned upward, with 14 of 21 utilities now increasing. Levels remain relatively low.
Flu in wastewater is being detected in 20 of 21 utilities.
Levels in wastewater are not keeping up with the very high levels of hospitalizations.
Flu in wastewater is being detected in 20 of 21 utilities.
Levels in wastewater are not keeping up with the very high levels of hospitalizations.
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Wastewater trends for COVID have really turned upward, with 14 of 21 utilities now increasing. Levels remain relatively low.
Flu in wastewater is being detected in 20 of 21 utilities.
Levels in wastewater are not keeping up with the very high levels of hospitalizations.
Flu in wastewater is being detected in 20 of 21 utilities.
Levels in wastewater are not keeping up with the very high levels of hospitalizations.
Pediatric cases are also very high:
Children's hospital reports over 500 positive tests for Flu A last week.
They also report that the flu being detected is H3N2 subclade K, which is causing severe illness in other countries, especially in the unvaccinated.
Children's hospital reports over 500 positive tests for Flu A last week.
They also report that the flu being detected is H3N2 subclade K, which is causing severe illness in other countries, especially in the unvaccinated.
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Pediatric cases are also very high:
Children's hospital reports over 500 positive tests for Flu A last week.
They also report that the flu being detected is H3N2 subclade K, which is causing severe illness in other countries, especially in the unvaccinated.
Children's hospital reports over 500 positive tests for Flu A last week.
They also report that the flu being detected is H3N2 subclade K, which is causing severe illness in other countries, especially in the unvaccinated.
Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations continue to be concerning.
71 hospitalizations this past week is 21% of all hospitalizations statewide.
Last year, pediatric hospitalizations only represented 16% of hospitalizations over the season; we are now at 85% of last year's peak.
71 hospitalizations this past week is 21% of all hospitalizations statewide.
Last year, pediatric hospitalizations only represented 16% of hospitalizations over the season; we are now at 85% of last year's peak.
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations continue to be concerning.
71 hospitalizations this past week is 21% of all hospitalizations statewide.
Last year, pediatric hospitalizations only represented 16% of hospitalizations over the season; we are now at 85% of last year's peak.
71 hospitalizations this past week is 21% of all hospitalizations statewide.
Last year, pediatric hospitalizations only represented 16% of hospitalizations over the season; we are now at 85% of last year's peak.
Hospital Admissions (comparing to initial #s for last week)
Covid: 52, down from 53 last week.
Flu: 334*, up from 244 last week
RSV: 31, up from 13.
*Highest level since late February. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
Covid: 52, down from 53 last week.
Flu: 334*, up from 244 last week
RSV: 31, up from 13.
*Highest level since late February. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Hospital Admissions (comparing to initial #s for last week)
Covid: 52, down from 53 last week.
Flu: 334*, up from 244 last week
RSV: 31, up from 13.
*Highest level since late February. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
Covid: 52, down from 53 last week.
Flu: 334*, up from 244 last week
RSV: 31, up from 13.
*Highest level since late February. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
Wild Mammals found infected in Colorado are foxes, skunks, big cats like mountain lions and bobcats, mice, voles, rabbits, and black bears.
A number of domestic cats have also been infected, including some infected after consuming commercially available raw food.
A number of domestic cats have also been infected, including some infected after consuming commercially available raw food.
December 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Wild Mammals found infected in Colorado are foxes, skunks, big cats like mountain lions and bobcats, mice, voles, rabbits, and black bears.
A number of domestic cats have also been infected, including some infected after consuming commercially available raw food.
A number of domestic cats have also been infected, including some infected after consuming commercially available raw food.
For infected mammals: they can show similar signs like walking in circles, lack of coordination or appearing lethargic. These symptoms are also consistent with rabies, which poses a significant public health risk, so if you see this in a wild mammal, do not approach. DO contact CPW.
December 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
For infected mammals: they can show similar signs like walking in circles, lack of coordination or appearing lethargic. These symptoms are also consistent with rabies, which poses a significant public health risk, so if you see this in a wild mammal, do not approach. DO contact CPW.
EXCELLENT question.
Per CPW, they may appear to be moving slowly, water birds may be swimming in circles. They may be unable to fly, have a lack of coordination, swollen head, or a head tilt. Any bird found deceased (esp if multiple are deceased) should be considered likely infected.
Per CPW, they may appear to be moving slowly, water birds may be swimming in circles. They may be unable to fly, have a lack of coordination, swollen head, or a head tilt. Any bird found deceased (esp if multiple are deceased) should be considered likely infected.
December 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
EXCELLENT question.
Per CPW, they may appear to be moving slowly, water birds may be swimming in circles. They may be unable to fly, have a lack of coordination, swollen head, or a head tilt. Any bird found deceased (esp if multiple are deceased) should be considered likely infected.
Per CPW, they may appear to be moving slowly, water birds may be swimming in circles. They may be unable to fly, have a lack of coordination, swollen head, or a head tilt. Any bird found deceased (esp if multiple are deceased) should be considered likely infected.
To Sum it all up?
There's a LOT of flu around and a lot of people are needing to go to the hospital.
Use layered protection strategies to avoid illness, including: hand washing, vaccines, air filtration, ventilation, & respirators like N95s to reduce your chance of catching the flu!
There's a LOT of flu around and a lot of people are needing to go to the hospital.
Use layered protection strategies to avoid illness, including: hand washing, vaccines, air filtration, ventilation, & respirators like N95s to reduce your chance of catching the flu!
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
To Sum it all up?
There's a LOT of flu around and a lot of people are needing to go to the hospital.
Use layered protection strategies to avoid illness, including: hand washing, vaccines, air filtration, ventilation, & respirators like N95s to reduce your chance of catching the flu!
There's a LOT of flu around and a lot of people are needing to go to the hospital.
Use layered protection strategies to avoid illness, including: hand washing, vaccines, air filtration, ventilation, & respirators like N95s to reduce your chance of catching the flu!
Flu has risen statewide, with levels now above median in 9 of 21 utilities. Levels in Highland Ranch, Fort Collins, Metro-CC, and Aurora are particularly high for those utilities (Though Fort Collins does not have last year to compare to).
The statewide average is climbing FAST!
The statewide average is climbing FAST!
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Flu has risen statewide, with levels now above median in 9 of 21 utilities. Levels in Highland Ranch, Fort Collins, Metro-CC, and Aurora are particularly high for those utilities (Though Fort Collins does not have last year to compare to).
The statewide average is climbing FAST!
The statewide average is climbing FAST!
Wastewater shows big jumps in COVID and Flu this week.
COVID trends have risen in response, with far fewer utilities in 'steady decrease'.
Flu SHOT up, and is now being detected in 12 of 21 utilities with levels now very well above normal.
COVID trends have risen in response, with far fewer utilities in 'steady decrease'.
Flu SHOT up, and is now being detected in 12 of 21 utilities with levels now very well above normal.
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Wastewater shows big jumps in COVID and Flu this week.
COVID trends have risen in response, with far fewer utilities in 'steady decrease'.
Flu SHOT up, and is now being detected in 12 of 21 utilities with levels now very well above normal.
COVID trends have risen in response, with far fewer utilities in 'steady decrease'.
Flu SHOT up, and is now being detected in 12 of 21 utilities with levels now very well above normal.
Hospital Admissions (comparing to initial #s for last week)
Covid: 53, same as last week.
Flu: 244* up from 182 last week
RSV: 13, up from 12.
*Highest level since early March. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
Covid: 53, same as last week.
Flu: 244* up from 182 last week
RSV: 13, up from 12.
*Highest level since early March. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Hospital Admissions (comparing to initial #s for last week)
Covid: 53, same as last week.
Flu: 244* up from 182 last week
RSV: 13, up from 12.
*Highest level since early March. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
Covid: 53, same as last week.
Flu: 244* up from 182 last week
RSV: 13, up from 12.
*Highest level since early March. Flu A is dominating, with mostly H3N2 and more H1N1 than previous weeks.
I'll be sure to post them here, especially now that things are definitely heating up again.
Stay healthy!
Stay healthy!
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I'll be sure to post them here, especially now that things are definitely heating up again.
Stay healthy!
Stay healthy!
Hey there! Here you go! @debyl53.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Hey there! Here you go! @debyl53.bsky.social
To sum it all up? Flu is here and ahead of schedule.
Kids are overrepresented in those being hospitalized compared to last year.
COVID and RSV remain relatively low.
Kids are overrepresented in those being hospitalized compared to last year.
COVID and RSV remain relatively low.
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
To sum it all up? Flu is here and ahead of schedule.
Kids are overrepresented in those being hospitalized compared to last year.
COVID and RSV remain relatively low.
Kids are overrepresented in those being hospitalized compared to last year.
COVID and RSV remain relatively low.
Im not sure why wastewater is lagging hospitalizations,
My guess: This year's main Flu subtype H3N2 causes less GI symptoms (like vomiting/diarrhea) than H1N1, perhaps meaning less GI system impact by the virus, leading to less virus in wastewater.
www.verywellhealth.com/what-you-sho...
My guess: This year's main Flu subtype H3N2 causes less GI symptoms (like vomiting/diarrhea) than H1N1, perhaps meaning less GI system impact by the virus, leading to less virus in wastewater.
www.verywellhealth.com/what-you-sho...
What You Need to Know About H3N2 Flu
H3N2 is a subtype of influenza A. Find out more about this strain of the flu virus and how it could affect you.
www.verywellhealth.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Im not sure why wastewater is lagging hospitalizations,
My guess: This year's main Flu subtype H3N2 causes less GI symptoms (like vomiting/diarrhea) than H1N1, perhaps meaning less GI system impact by the virus, leading to less virus in wastewater.
www.verywellhealth.com/what-you-sho...
My guess: This year's main Flu subtype H3N2 causes less GI symptoms (like vomiting/diarrhea) than H1N1, perhaps meaning less GI system impact by the virus, leading to less virus in wastewater.
www.verywellhealth.com/what-you-sho...
One concerning thing is that Flu detection in wastewater remains very low.
(averaging only 3000 copies/liter).
When hospitalizations were this high last year (between Dec 21 (162) and Dec 28 (353), Wastewater flu detections were MUCH higher (above 10000 copies/L)
(averaging only 3000 copies/liter).
When hospitalizations were this high last year (between Dec 21 (162) and Dec 28 (353), Wastewater flu detections were MUCH higher (above 10000 copies/L)
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
One concerning thing is that Flu detection in wastewater remains very low.
(averaging only 3000 copies/liter).
When hospitalizations were this high last year (between Dec 21 (162) and Dec 28 (353), Wastewater flu detections were MUCH higher (above 10000 copies/L)
(averaging only 3000 copies/liter).
When hospitalizations were this high last year (between Dec 21 (162) and Dec 28 (353), Wastewater flu detections were MUCH higher (above 10000 copies/L)
Flu is now being detected in 9 of our Wastewater utilities. Flu A is being found in 8 of the 9, with Boulder now switching to "persistent detection" and with H3 subtype Influenza A being detected in the sample.
Steamboat Springs is the only utility where Flu B is being detected.
Steamboat Springs is the only utility where Flu B is being detected.
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Flu is now being detected in 9 of our Wastewater utilities. Flu A is being found in 8 of the 9, with Boulder now switching to "persistent detection" and with H3 subtype Influenza A being detected in the sample.
Steamboat Springs is the only utility where Flu B is being detected.
Steamboat Springs is the only utility where Flu B is being detected.