Summary: Week of 2/7/26
Respiratory viruses are sending mixed signals, based on Biobot’s national wastewater data. COVID-19 is trending down again nationwide and across all regions. Influenza A is also declining, but Influenza B is climbing substantially. RSV has leveled off and is holding steady.
The Bottom Line: The respiratory virus season is ongoing. Influenza B is rising and RSV is stubbornly holding on—two trends worth watching closely. Continue keeping an eye on your local trends, and consider layering protections (like masking in indoor crowded spaces or increasing ventilation), especially if you’re at higher risk or spending time with someone who is.
National Outlook
COVID-19
Nationally, SARS-CoV-2 is decreasing.
Influenza
Nationally, influenza A is decreasing while influenza B is increasing.
RSV
Nationally, RSV is holding steady.
Regional Outlook
The South
COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 is decreasing in the South.
Influenza: Influenza A is holding steady in the South while influenza B is increasing.
RSV: RSV is increasing in the South.
The Midwest
COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 is decreasing in the Midwest.
Influenza: Influenza A is decreasing in the Midwest, while influenza B is increasing.
RSV: RSV is decreasing in the Midwest.
The Northeast
COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 is decreasing in the Northeast.
Influenza: Influenza A is decreasing in the Northeast, while influenza B is increasing.
RSV: RSV is increasing in the Northeast.
Footnotes:
We continue to monitor the evolving H5N1 influenza virus situation, and can now test samples specifically for H5 (including H5N1) — please reach out to hello@biobot.io if interested. A quick reminder that Biobot’s influenza A assay described in this report includes the H5N1 influenza subtype, which is an influenza A virus, but does not distinguish between the different subtypes of influenza A (e.g. H5N1 vs H1N1). We will share any important updates as we have them. Wastewater data from Biobot Analytics for RSV, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 are through February 7, 2026 (MMWR week 5).