DMV Spotlight on January 18, 2026 shines a light on the spread of the ‘flu’ or influenza across the Commonwealth. Guest, Lisa Sollet, Respiratory Disease Program Manager with the Virginia Department of Health explains the common causes for the spread of respiratory viruses for this years “flu season” noting unusual surges and and trends this winter. Sollet also highlights the VDH  Respiratory Disease Data dashboard that tracks not only flu but also Covid-19 and RSV.

Sollet explains the genesis of the dashboard as well as reminders on how best to prevent the spread of the flu and protect yourself from respiratory illness. Sollet also advocates for the annual flu shot and explains how it is tracked and developed each season.

Learn More:Respiratory Disease Data – Epidemiology

 

DMV Spotlight on January 18, 2026 shines a light on the spread of the &lsquo;flu&rsquo; or influenza across the Commonwealth. Guest, Lisa Sollet, Respiratory Disease Program Manager with the Virginia Department of Health explains the common causes for the spread of respiratory viruses for this years &ldquo;flu season&rdquo; noting unusual surges and and trends this winter. Sollet also highlights the VDH &nbsp;Respiratory Disease Data dashboard that tracks not only flu but also Covid-19 and RSV.
Sollet explains the genesis of the dashboard as well as reminders on how best to prevent the spread of the flu and protect yourself from respiratory illness. Sollet also advocates for the annual flu shot and explains how it is tracked and developed each season.
Learn More: <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/data/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Respiratory Disease Data &ndash; Epidemiology</a>
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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt

Influenza spread in Virginia | January 18, 2026

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