Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
WAYNE COUNTY – Respiratory illnesses, asthma flare-ups, croup, COVID, upper respiratory infections, sports injuries.
Jamie Murphy -- Chief Nursing Officer, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We’re seeing a lot of respiratory illness and asthma. Croup has started; we’re getting kids admitted for croup. It’s a viral infection, basically. So it doesn’t have to be cold weather, but it tends to be. It’s a swelling of the upper airway and causes that harsh, barking cough. You’ll hear some shortness of breath or stridor— a high-pitched or whistling sound—when they’re breathing, or voice hoarseness. Typically, it gets worse at night. They need to come in if they have difficulty breathing.”
Dr. Robert Moore -- Family Medicine Physician, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
“Now that we are transitioning from summer to fall, we are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and other upper respiratory tract infections. It is a great time to start discussing which vaccinations are right for you with your primary care physician. Practicing good hand hygiene is a must during this time.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford St. John Hospital
“We are seeing a lot of high school sports-related injuries in the emergency room. Those injuries include dislocated shoulders, AC separations, and knee injuries.”
OAKLAND COUNTY— Influenza, COVID, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups
Dr. Justin Skrzynski -- Internal Medicine Physician, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
“We’re seeing more cases of influenza and COVID. While the numbers aren’t alarming, it does mean that (despite the beautiful weather) we’re starting to enter cold and flu season. Now is a good time to think about seasonal flu and COVID vaccines as well.”
Dr. Matthew Compton -- Chief of Emergency Medicine, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
“We’re continuing to see stable but fairly low levels of COVID, with increasing numbers of other febrile viral infections. We’ve also seen a few patients with rabies exposure – primarily bats, and there was a feral cat bite recently.”
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center, Bloomfield Twp.
“We are seeing many asthma and allergy flares from weather fluctuations. We recommend for people to stay proactive by managing triggers, keeping medications handy, and monitoring symptoms closely.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“We have seen a large increase in both Influenza B and covid cases.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Croup, asthma flare-ups, Covid, influenza, stomach viruses, upper respiratory infections.
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“An uptick in diarrhea illnesses this week. Also seeing more covid in addition to URI symptoms. Again, these upper respiratory infections are most troublesome to people with underlying lung disease like asthma or COPD. Admission to the hospital for these infections has been rare this week.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“Several cases of croup, asthma, human rhinoenterovirus, covid, a few flu cases, some GI illness, and orthopedic trauma.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at low levels. Influenza A & B wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. According to the most recent MDHHS MI Flu Focus report, Influenza A H1N1 is currently dominating the 2025-2026 influenza season.”
MONROE COUNTY – Viral illnesses, colds, influenza, COVID, stomach viruses, strep throat.
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Emergency Department
“With the recent return to school, we are seeing an increase in viral illnesses, including colds, flu, COVID, strep throat, and stomach viruses. These illnesses are primarily affecting older adults and school-aged children. We recommend frequent and thorough handwashing, using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available, eating a healthy diet, and staying well-hydrated.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Colds, COVID, stomach viruses, sports injuries, upper respiratory viruses, coughs, sore throats
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“There have been steady, high volumes of mostly pediatric patients seeking care in the emergency and trauma center for orthopedic and soft tissue injuries, mainly sustained during athletics. While testing negative for the flu, RSV, or COVID, there has been a significant uptick in the number of patients seeking care for a viral upper respiratory infection and symptoms of congestion, persistent cough, and sore throat. There has been a slight but noticeable increase in patients testing positive for COVID-19, though the vast majority of patients have experienced mild symptoms. Asthma sufferers have been seeking treatment for breathing complications brought on by allergies.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Common cold and covid have been seen more frequently. We have also seen viral gastrointestinal disease.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Respiratory viruses, bee stings, sports injuries
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department and the Brighton Medical Center
“We have had an increase in adult and pediatric viral respiratory infections. Also, bee stings, sports injuries, especially football.”