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%).
COVID, Flu, and RSV: Which Virus Has the Worst Outcomes?
The 30-day risks of hospitalization were 17.5%, 15.9%, and 14.4% for COVID, influenza, and RSV, respectively, during the 2022-2023 season, and 16.2%, 16.3%, and 14.3%, respectivel
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, RSV, COVID-19 cases increasing across the state; 117 flu-related deaths this season: NCDHHS
There have been 117 flu-related deaths in North Carolina this season. According to NCDHHS, 51 new flu deaths were added to the statewide dashboard on Wednesday, but the newly added deaths occurred over the last few weeks as there are often delays in reporting.
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,
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, ...
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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Doctor: Higher infection rates of flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus in areas with lower vaccination rates
“Areas with lower vaccination rates, colder weather and higher population density are seeing higher infection rates,” said Dr. Ryan Fulton, a faculty member at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of ...
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What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, COVID, pneumonia, slip & fall injuries
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local ...
Flu cases continue to rise, RSV and COVID rates decrease nationally: The latest on respiratory virus season for week of Feb. 3
Cases of influenza continue to soar across Canada, meanwhile rates of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and COVID-19 are ...