# Texas Flu Positivity Rises as Reported COVID Cases Fall

> Texas flu positivity rises while reported COVID cases drop in early 2026-2027 season.
- Title: Texas Flu Positivity Rises as Reported COVID Cases Fall
- Summary: Texas flu positivity rises while reported COVID cases drop in early 2026-2027 season. Texas flu positivity increased to 4.47% in Week 39 as reported COVID…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/flu-positivity-rises-in-texas-as-reported-covid-cases-fall
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-15T16:00:50+00:00
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- Topics: texas, flu, covid, dshs, cdc, influenza, surveillance, hospital, news, politics
## Texas Flu Positivity Rises
Texas hospital laboratories found influenza in 4.47% of specimens during Week 39 ending October 3.
## Reported COVID Cases Fall
Texas logged 1,528 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, down 32.9% from 2,278 the previous week.
## CDC Week 39 FluView Update
CDC found national flu activity increasing but still low with influenza A accounting for 97% of positive specimens.
## Texas Influenza Subtypes
Of 202 positive specimens, 192 were influenza A with 33 subtyped as H1N1.
## North Texas Flu Activity
North Texas recorded two influenza or influenza-like illness outbreaks during Week 39.
## Reporting Lags
Dallas County reports flu data only through April 25 while Tarrant County lists Week 39 as most recent.
## Last Winter's Peak
Tarrant County flu positivity reached 26.4% in late December while Dallas County had sharp rise in hospitalizations.
## CDC Season Outlook
CDC predicts moderate 2026-2027 flu season with peak hospitalization burden similar to last season.
## Flu and COVID Symptoms
Flu starts abruptly with fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches while COVID causes similar symptoms with loss of taste or smell.
## Coinfection Risks
People can test positive for both infections simultaneously with potential for more severe illness.
## Vaccine Uptake Gap
17.5% of U.S. adults received 2025-2026 COVID vaccine versus 46.5% for flu vaccine last season.
## Prevention Measures
CDC recommends layers of protection including hand hygiene, masks, and early antiviral treatment for high-risk individuals.
## Current Season Outlook
Flu activity rising while reported COVID cases fall with more data needed to determine winter severity.
## Key takeaway

Texas flu positivity increased to 4.47% in Week 39 as reported COVID cases fell 32.9% from previous week.