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 – Influenza, RSV, Covid, slip & fall injuries.
Dr. Ayed Mahmoud -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“We have recently seen an increase in upper respiratory infections leading to breathing difficulties, especially among patients with chronic lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. Please take extra precautions, use inhalers as prescribed, avoid smoke and cold-air exposure, and seek care early if symptoms worsen. We’re also treating a number of trauma cases and falls related to icy conditions and winter activities like sledding. Older adults should take care by wearing proper footwear and using support when walking outdoors, and anyone enjoying ice or snow activities should check ice stability, wear protective gear, and avoid high-risk areas to reduce the chance of injury.”
Dr. Sarah Leluga -- Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We have seen an increase in admissions for flu and complications from flu over the past few days. We’re just starting to see RSV cases. It’s really important to get your influenza vaccine, practice good handwashing, and avoid close contact with anyone who is sick, if possible.”
Dr. Glen Clark -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
“We are seeing an increase in COVID and influenza – both A and B. We had two kids who tested positive for both COVID and influenza.”
Dr. Angela Groves -- Chief of Emergency Services, DMC Harper University Hospital
“We are now seeing influenza A cases and more COVID along with it. In addition, the snow and ice are causing slip and falls, with some upper extremity injuries.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford St. John Hospital
“Seeing a lot of kids at St John in Detroit that are testing positive for influenza and Covid. My advice: get vaccinated!”
OAKLAND COUNTY— Cough, fever, stomach viruses, influenza, slip & fall injuries, croup.
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center, Bloomfield Twp.
“We’re mainly seeing the usual seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, and an uptick in RSV, along with a few weather-related injuries. Nothing out of the ordinary, but definitely an increase as holiday travel and colder weather pick up. A quick reminder that vaccines are available for flu and RSV; just be sure to check age-appropriate guidelines.”
Dr. David Donaldson, Emergency Center Chief -- Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“The top three diagnoses for pediatrics this last week were cough, fever, and gastroenteritis. For adults, we’ve been seeing influenza A. There have also been a lot of slip and falls and serious car accidents with all the snow and ice.”
Dr. Steven Rockoff -- Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
“We are seeing an increase in flu-like illnesses, colds, and coughs. We are seeing a lot of slip and falls injuries from recent snow days.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“Seeing cases of Influenza B AND Covid - sometimes with one patient with BOTH viruses!”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Croup, influenza, COVID, RSV, asthma flare-ups, stomach viruses.
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We are seeing upper respiratory infections, including the flu. There are numerous upper respiratory viral infections causing fever, muscle aches, and nausea that are negative for flu, COVID, and RSV. Not as much GI illness on the adult side this week compared to last week.”
Dr. Stuart BradinClinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“We are still seeing croup, and some it quite bad. There are lots of influenza cases, especially influenza B, as well as covid, RSV, and asthma. We have also seen lots of GI illnesss- especially with vomiting/ nausea.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high 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 H3N2 is currently dominating the 2025-2026 influenza season.”
MONROE COUNTY – Hand foot & mouth disease, stomach viruses, cold viruses.
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital – Emergency Center
“We have seen an increase in cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease among young school-aged children. We recommend frequent handwashing and thorough cleaning of toys. Additionally, there has been a rise in gastrointestinal (GI) illness and rhinovirus affecting both young school-aged children and older adults. To help prevent the spread, we recommend good hand hygiene, staying hydrated, and covering your mouth when coughing.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Influenza, Covid, slip & fall injuries, colds, sore throats, laryngitis.
Dr. Glenn DeLong -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“After a slow start to the traditional flu season, patients testing positive for influenza A and B have begun to trend, with the most patients experiencing symptoms of headache, congestion, drainage, and fatigue. There has also been an uptick in positive tests for COVID-19. Though with the vast majority of patients experiencing minor symptoms, doctors still encourage those with similar symptoms to take steps to mitigate the spread of the virus. Injuries resulting from slip and falls caused by wintery conditions continue to be the most common reason patients are seeking care in the emergency and trauma center.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“We are seeing an increase in sore throats, laryngitis, influenza A, and viral colds going around.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Respiratory illnesses, influenza, Covid, RSV, slip & fall injuries.
Dr. Bashar Yalldo -- Henry Ford Byron Family Medicine- Howell
“We are seeing a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses right now. There is quite a bit of flu, covid, presumed RSV, and prolonged viral symptoms that families are dealing with as we get closer to the holidays. Also seeing more cold-weather injuries. Some patients have slipped on ice, and one of mine, unfortunately, broke a hip.”
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department and the Brighton Medical Center
“We have seen an increase in COVID and Influenza B.”