RSV

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is warning people of an increase in COVID, flu, and RSV.

Respiratory illnesses typically spike in the fall and winter.With COVID levels already relatively high in Wisconsin, local health officials are urging people to take steps to protect themselves.

More than 1,400 people have been hospitalized with RSV in Wisconsin this season.More than a third of those cases were children under two.

The death is a result of Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV.

RSV and Flu cases appear to have peaked for the season as the number of reported illnesses continues to decline.

North-central Wisconsin may have avoided the post-holiday virus surge currently impacting other parts of the country.

Aspirus Health is warning people that respiratory illnesses are putting a strain on healthcare facilities locally and nationally.

Several seasonal illnesses are circulating Northwoods communities and are expected to get worse in the coming weeks.Local health officials are urging people to take precautions and do your part to stop the spread of these illnesses.

Since mid-August, four people in Vilas County have died from COVID-19. Lincoln, Langlade and Forest County also reported additional deaths from the virus last week.