RSV, Flu and COVID

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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Those symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold, COVID-19 or influenza.
Flu, COVID, and RSV: It's Peak Season
For the week ending Jan. 25, seasonal flu activity remains high and increasing. Clinical laboratories tested 129,378 specimens for flu viruses. Of these, 29.4% were positive. Among the positive results, influenza A accounted for 36,471 (95.9%) of positive flu cases, and influenza B accounted for 1,571 (4.1%).
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,

This winter flu season is shaping up

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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Tracking the prices of grocery staples amid trade talks, avian flu outbreaks
CNN is tracking price trends for various household staples each month as new factors threaten to increase costs.
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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.
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 ...
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, ...
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US flu cases are peaking for a second time this season. Now you can test for the virus at home
This is in part because the over-the-counter Covid-flu tests are not covered by insurance. Walgreens sells its lowest-cost brand for $30 per two-pack, and prices are similar at other pharmacies.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...