[West Virginia] health 8.0 — Respiratory illness increasing: West Virginia — Flu(18), RSV(12)

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BRIEFING

CDC reports elevated respiratory illness activity in West Virginia as of 14 May 2026, with influenza cases at level 18 and RSV at level 12. This represents a seasonal uptick in respiratory pathogens affecting the region. Current status indicates community-level transmission of multiple respiratory viruses simultaneously, which may stress local healthcare capacity and affect workforce availability across sectors.

Organizations with West Virginia operations should be aware that increased illness rates may impact workforce availability and productivity in the coming weeks. Healthcare facilities may experience elevated patient volumes, potentially affecting non-emergency services and supply chain operations. Transportation networks and critical infrastructure appear unaffected at present. Companies with significant employee populations in the region may want to monitor absenteeism patterns and assess business continuity measures for essential operations.