 hospitalizations involving fungal infections increased 8.5% each year in the United States during 2019 to 2021. During 2020 to 2021, patients hospitalized with COVID-19 associated fungal infections had higher 48.5% in hospital mortality rates than those with non-COVID-19 associated fungal infections, 12.3%. Improved fungal disease surveillance is needed, particularly during respiratory virus pandemics. This article was offered by Jeremy A.W. Gold, Stacia J., Adi V. Gunn-Lapalli and others.