How Bad Are COVID, Flu and RSV This Winter?
During the COVID pandemic, RSV showed a slightly odd pattern: like flu, it basically disappeared in the 2020–2021 season, likely because of masking and social distancing. But in 2022–2023 it came roaring back and had a large, early peak during the fall. Last year saw a significant surge as well, but it was closer to the timing of a typical season.
Is a 'quademic' swirling? What you should know about flu, RSV, COVID and norovirus
RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually causing mild, cold-like symptoms, the CDC says. Those symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold, COVID-19, or influenza.
Hospitals struggle as flu, COVID and RSV surge in SoCal
Just over a month into the new year, influenza season is hitting hard in the Southland, and the flu isn't the only virus making a strong showing.
Flu, RSV, COVID and more: Schools close, some hospitals on diversion as illnesses impact the Tri-State
Some Tri-State hospitals are starting to feel the strain as they reach capacity in their facilities, according to Fairfield Township firefighters.
Flu cases soar in NC as COVID, RSV numbers decline
The good news is that Covid and RSV cases are trending down. However, flu numbers are soaring. WRAL News checked in with Duke Health, UNC and WakeMed. On Monday alone, Duke Health
Symptoms of flu, COVID, RSV: What to know as Illinois sees ‘notable increase' in viruses
Illinois is seeing levels of respiratory viruses tick up, the Illinois Department of Public Health said, with a “notable increase” in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for flu, although symptoms of flu,
U.S. influenza cases reach 15-year high despite declining COVID-19, CDC says
U.S. medical services providers are seeing the greatest numbers of flu cases since the 2009-2010 flu season, the Centers for ...
Flu, COVID, strep or norovirus? Here's what's spreading this cold and flu season in Austin
Flu season is here with some other ickiness joining the petri dish party, including allergies, strep, pneumonia, COVID-19 and ...
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Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February.
Kentucky officials announce state's first children deaths due to flu, Covid-19 of 2025
Kentucky officials have reported that the first child of the season has died of influenza as cases rise across the state, ...
Is it the flu? Norovirus? Measles? Common cold? COVID-19? Maybe just Texas allergy season
Feeling under the weather? In Texas, cedar can bring sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes, but so can the flu, COVID-19 and ...
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Cold or Flu: How to tell which virus you have
Some health officials have renamed this flu season the “quademic” because of all the different illnesses floating around.
Michigan flu, RSV, COVID surges wreak 'havoc' in Corewell emergency departments
Michigan's largest health system urges patients to seek nonemergency care at sites other than its ERs amid a surge in flu, ...
Flu cases surpass COVID cases in St. Louis region
"At this point, the flu activity is higher and of more potential concern for exposure and illness than COVID," - Washington ...
Long Island flu cases spike, US doctor visits for symptoms hit 15-year-peak
The weekly number of lab-confirmed influenza cases on Long Island was the highest in at least the past two seasons, with ...