DHEC is offering this new Respiratory Disease Surveillance Report to make expanded surveillance data available to inform the public about the activity of common respiratory diseases each fall. doing.
Protect yourself from coronavirus infection, influenza, and RSV
Getting sick from respiratory viruses such as coronavirus disease (COVID-19), influenza (influenza), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is common, especially in the fall and winter. There are actions you can take to protect yourself and others. Learn if you are more likely to get seriously ill, how to prevent these viruses, and whether these viruses are circulating in your community.
Quick links to disease-specific information
What is a Respiratory Disease Surveillance (RDW) report?
DHEC compiles South Carolina data for a weekly surveillance report called the Respiratory Disease Surveillance Report. This weekly report is shared every Wednesday and includes information on the following important respiratory diseases: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Influenza (Flu), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) .
Surveillance allows DHEC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to see how these respiratory illnesses are impacting the health of individuals and communities.
