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, Covid, upper respiratory infections, cold exposure, slip & fall injuries, asthma, COPD, wheezing.
Dr. Kevin Dazy -- Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“This is the time of year we see a lot of viruses spread as we spend more time inside because of the weather and getting together for gatherings. We are seeing an increase in flu cases, and even some sporadic COVID cases, so it is in the community. We’re not seeing much RSV yet, but I expect we will start to see more RSV in the next month or two. Please talk to your pediatrician about making sure your child is on an appropriate vaccine schedule, not only for flu and COVID, but all necessary vaccines, as there was a confirmed measles case in Oakland County.”
Dr. Keith Alangaden -- Emergency Medicine, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
“We’re seeing lots of flu and upper respiratory infections. I’d like to remind people to wash their hands, mask if they are sick and get their flu shot if they haven’t already! We’re also seeing patients with cold exposure as well as slip and falls as the winter weather moves in. And fire safety is super important, given the recent house fires. Don’t use your oven to heat the house, don’t leave space heaters unattended and it is important to test smoke detectors monthly.”
Dr. Jennifer Stephens-Hoyer -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Plymouth
“We’re seeing multiple influenza strains and other respiratory viruses, often triggering asthma, COPD, or new onset wheezing in adults. Influenza B is frequently causing gastrointestinal symptoms, and slip-and-fall injuries on ice are also common right now.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford St. John Hospital
“We’re starting to see cases of influenza and mild cases of COVID are showing up as well. Get your COVID and flu shots and wash your hands.”
Dr. Arsala Bakhtyar -- Medical director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan (based in Dearborn)
“I have seen some flu A in my office. Another big thing I’m seeing is respiratory viruses triggering asthma exacerbations right now.”
OAKLAND COUNTY— Influenza, respiratory infections, slip & fall injuries, stomach viruses, asthma flare-ups, RSV.
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center, Bloomfield Twp.
“In the primary care setting, we’re seeing an uptick in flu diagnoses this week, reflecting increased community activity. A reminder that flu shots are still available for ages 6 months and older. It significantly lowers the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and spread, which is especially important as flu activity rises.”
Dr. Evelyn Laskowski -- Division Chief, Corewell Health Children’s in Royal Oak
“We have a lot of influenza, especially flu B. There has been a little bit of RSV in babies with bronchiolitis as well. Also, lots of asthma cases exacerbated by miscellaneous viruses, and a lot of gastroenteritis (vomiting/diarrhea).”
Dr. Steve McGraw -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
“Many patients are being seen for influenza A and other respiratory infections. There have been lots of falls on ice resulting in injuries to the head, wrist/arms, and hips. Please be careful out there!”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Influenza, stomach viruses, Norovirus, croup, asthma flare-ups, RSV, COVID
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We are starting to see more upper respiratory infection history including several cases of influenza A. We also are seeing GI illness some with upper respiratory symptoms and some with just isolated abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. A few cases have been positive for norovirus.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“Lots of influenza - both A and B, croup, asthma , RSV, increasing COVID. We have also seen several cases of gi illness with nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels.Influenza B wastewater detection is currently at high levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Influenza A 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 – Influenza, upper respiratory viruses.
Dr. Laura Grima -- ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency
“We are seeing a rise in influenza among both children and adults, along with other various viral upper respiratory infections. Please remember to wash your hands frequently and get vaccinated for influenza if you have not already done so.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Influenza, COVID, upper respiratory viruses, slip & fall injuries, stomach viruses.
Dr. Christopher Shamass -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“There has been a significant increase in the number of patients testing positive for influenza B after experiencing symptoms of nausea, muscle aches, and fatigue, among other common flu symptoms. There has also been a noticeable uptick in tests returning positive for COVID-19, though patients are largely experiencing mild symptoms that do not require hospitalization. While testing negative for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, patients continue to present symptoms of a viral upper respiratory infection—cough, congestion, and fever. Lingering cold and icy conditions continue to cause slip and falls, resulting in orthopedic and soft tissue traumatic injuries.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“This week, we’re seeing influenza A and B, and COVID cases along with viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu).”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Viral illnesses, influenza, RSV, COVID.
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department and the Brighton Medical Center
“The trend is viral illness. Mainly Influenza, RSV in pediatric patients, and some COVID.”