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 –RSV, influenza, COVID, strep throat, sinus infections
Dr. Ayed Mahmoud -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“Trinity Health Livonia has seen a noticeable increase in patients with respiratory infections and breathing difficulties. Individuals with underlying lung conditions such as asthma and COPD, as well as smokers, are at increased risk of more severe symptoms. Simple precautions remain very important — practicing good hand hygiene, wearing masks when symptomatic or in crowded indoor spaces, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and ensuring prescribed inhalers and medications are readily available.”
Dr. Arsala Bakhtyar -- Medical Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan (based in Dearborn)
“We’ve been seeing children with RSV – so much of it – in both the hospital and clinic. Other than that, there have been a lot of little ones experiencing the common cold.”
CVS Pharmacy in Livonia -- Hanady Nasset-Beydoun, Pharmacy Manager
“Alongside influenza, upper respiratory infections and sinus infections have been especially common. Most patients are presenting with classic symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose, rather than severe lower-respiratory complaints. A trend we’ve noticed in patient questions is a strong focus on effective congestion relief and immune support — people are looking for products that work quickly and help them stay functional during a busy time of year.”
MinuteClinic in Northville -- Allyssa Boddy, Nurse Practitioner
“Influenza A is the predominant respiratory illness, with Influenza B popping up. We are seeing an increase in Covid as well. Most patients with COVID have been presenting without fever and complaining of bad sore throat and headache. We’ve also had a few patients test positive for both influenza and strep throat.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Influenza, Covid, RSV, bronchitis, weather-related falls, ear & sinus infections, pneumonia
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“Flu and other respiratory infections (including RSV and COVID) Common themes from recent visits include fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, and body aches. Prevention remains key: we strongly encourage staying up to date on flu and COVID vaccines, practicing good hand hygiene, covering coughs, and staying home when sick. Masking in crowded indoor settings can also help reduce spread, especially for high-risk individuals.”
Dr. Steve McGraw -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Providence Southfield/Novi
“Still seeing a large amount of Influenza A and COVID, but also bronchitis and COPD/Asthma exacerbation. Get Flu shots if not already vaccinated, most vaccinated patients get discharged from the ER. Also, beware of ice, many falls with fractures and head injuries. Slow down while driving on icy roads. Many preventable crashes occur because drivers are too close or traveling too fast.”
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency Center chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“We’ve seen a ton of influenza A, some COVID and RSV. There have also been a lot of slip and falls come into the ED.”
CVS Pharmacy in Southfield -- Abbas Farhat, Pharmacy Manager
“We’ve seen a significant increase in flu since the holiday season. This rise is evident not only among patients visiting the pharmacy but also within the community. We’re receiving a lot of inquiries regarding over-the-counter medications to manage flu-like symptoms, such as: headache, congestion, cough, fever, sore throat, etc. An interesting trend is that patients who were previously hesitant about receiving the flu vaccine earlier in the season (September through November) are now returning to request it after seeing an increase in illness among family members, coworkers, and others in their community.”
CVS Pharmacy in Ferndale -- Dawn Jones, Pharmacy Manager
“Leading up to the holidays and since then, there has definitely been an uptick in COVID and flu diagnoses, more flu than COVID. There’s also a lot of people complaining of varying symptoms similar to the common cold. Patients are primarily complaining of symptoms akin to a head cold and/or flu. They have lethargy, stuffy noses, headaches, cough, chest congestion, and sore throats. Not so much fever, body aches, or chills. We’ve seen an increased demand for the combination COVID/Flu A+B test among patients.”
MinuteClinic in Waterford -- Deborah Bailey, Nurse Practitioner
“In addition to influenza, we are seeing secondary bacterial infections (ear infections, sinus infections & pneumonia) in patients who recently had influenza. Now is the time to practice healthy habits: Good hand hygiene, stay home when sick and make sure to get adequate rest!”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Influenza, RSV, COVID, upper respiratory infections, stomach viruses, laryngitis
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We are still seeing a lot of flu, RSV, COVID, and other upper respiratory infections that are not any of the above. There is some mild GI illness often associated with upper respiratory infections on the adult side. We have also seen lots of slips and falls and orthopedic injuries when the weather changes from warmth to cold and surfaces ice over.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“We have seen several cases of flu, COVID, RSV, pneumonia and asthma. There are some GI illness and croup.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels. Influenza A and B wastewater detection is currently at high 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. Influenza-related deaths in Washtenaw County adults have been reported this flu season. All individuals were confirmed with Influenza A.”
MinuteClinic in Ann Arbor -- Angela Smith, Nurse Practitioner
“This location sees a lot of U of M students given the location on State Street. Students are just heading back to school after winter break. We’re seeing lots of laryngitis; a subset of these patients are testing positive for flu. Lots of non-covid, non-flu URIs causing flu-like symptoms. We’re still recommending flu vaccines, as we’ve had a couple patients with back-to-back influenza infections caused by different strains.”
MONROE COUNTY – Viral illnesses, RSV, influenza
Dr. Nicholas Schenk -- ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency
“We continue to see a high volume of viral illnesses, with RSV and influenza leading the surge across all age groups. It is important to get tested – either at your doctor’s office or with an approved home test kit – because certain medications can be given depending on the specific virus. It is also not too late to get vaccinated for added protection.”
MACOMB COUNTY -- Influenza, Covid, weather-related falls, stomach viruses
Dr. Brianne Waggoner -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“While cases of influenza A and B remain significantly high, there have been signs that the recent flu spike is easing and beginning to trend downward. There has been an increase in viral gastroenteritis and symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Though not as severe as the current flu spike, the recent increase in COVID-19 diagnoses have begun to taper off. Wintery weather and conditions continue to regularly send patients to the emergency and trauma center with orthopedic and soft tissue injuries.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Influenza A continues to be seen most recently; it is not too late to be vaccinated. We are also seeing Covid cases presenting like common colds. We are also seeing falls and fractures with this recent spell of winter weather.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Respiratory viruses, influenza, stomach viruses, weather-related falls
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department and the Brighton Medical Center
“We are experiencing increased ED volume as well as admissions to the hospital pertaining to viral respiratory illnesses such as Influenza B. We are also seeing GI complaints, as well as falls related to ice.”