New York City
Health Risks Prevalence
Infectious Diseases
Extreme
→ Steady
Infectious illness is Extreme and holding steady across the New York City area. Fourth straight week at Extreme. The highest of the eight New York metro areas with data this week.
See exact levels in bub →Allergy
Low
↓ Falling
Allergies are Low and easing across the New York City area. Well below its recent average. About the same as New York's metro areas overall.
See exact levels in bub →Pollution
Low
↑ Rising
Air pollution is Low and climbing across the New York City area. Well below its recent average. About the same as New York's metro areas overall.
See exact levels in bub →Severe Weather
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hubbub track for the New York City area?
Hubbub tracks 100+ health risks for the New York City area, including infectious diseases, allergies, pollution and severe weather. Each is reported weekly as the number of people affected in a typical neighborhood across the metro area. Current risk levels, forecasts and alerts for the New York City area are exclusive to the bub app, available free on iOS, Android, and Apple Watch at https://bub.hubbubworld.com.
How often is New York City area data updated?
Data for the New York City area is published weekly. This page shows the 4 most recent weeks. For today's levels and 30-day forecasts, get the bub app at https://bub.hubbubworld.com.
What methodology does Hubbub use?
Hubbub develops proprietary models on top of geographic, demographic, environmental, surveillance and weather data to produce prevalence scores across the U.S. Prevalence is reported on a five-point scale (Low, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme) so the scores are interpretable without needing the raw underlying numbers. The full methodology — including the modeling approach, validation against authoritative sources, and known limitations — is documented at https://www.hubbubworld.com/intelligence#methodology. The health risk data on the Hubbub website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personal health decisions.
Where can I get today's data for the New York City area?
Current risk levels, forecasts and alerts for New York City are exclusive to the bub app, available free on iOS, Android, and Apple Watch at https://bub.hubbubworld.com. This web page is the 4-week historical archive of prevalence — the bub app is where today's data and forecasts live.
Last updated: October 11, 2026
Data refreshed weekly