CFA and NCIRD Modeling and Forecasting of Respiratory Diseases

COVID-19 and Influenza Update

As of April 20, 2024, we estimate that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 1 state or territory, declining or likely declining in 22 states and territories, and are stable or uncertain in 24 states and territories. (See current epidemic growth status). The national COVID-19 ensemble forecast predicts 80 to 2,400 daily COVID-19 hospital admissions on May 20, 2024.

As of April 20, 2024, we estimate that influenza infections are growing or likely growing in 0 states or territories, declining or likely declining in 42 states and territories, and are stable or uncertain in 3 states and territories (See current epidemic growth status). The FluSight ensemble forecast indicates a likely decrease in the weekly number of influenza hospital admissions nationally through May 11, 2024, compared to the most recent reported number of weekly admissions.

COVID-19 

Hospital admission forecasts, through May 20, 2024, United States.

accepted covid trends chart

Influenza

Hospital admission forecasts, through May 11, 2024, United States

National forecast map

Season Outlook for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV

See the Respiratory Disease Season Outlook webpage to learn more about longer-term scenarios for the season.

Other Recent Work  

Learn more about epidemic growth status and how Rt estimates are calculated.

Resources 

Learn more about how to prepare for respiratory diseases.

Learn more about the CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics.