RSV, Flu and COVID-19

Flu Cases On Rise, New Data Also Reveals COVID, RSV Trends
With respiratory illness season at its peak, the latest CDC data shows a significant rise in flu cases nationwide, while COVID-19 cases decline and RSV activity continues to wane. According to the CDC’s latest FluView report,
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.
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 up in ND, COVID and RSV cases decline
Flu cases continue to rise in North Dakota, but COVID and RSV cases have gone down recently. That’s according to the latest statistics from the North Dakota Health and Human Services Department weekly respiratory pathogen report.
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 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 had 146 new cases of the flu. Compare that to a month ago, on Jan. 4, that number was 36.
The flu season feels worse than normal this year. Is it?
It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.
Why Is the Flu Seasonal?
Like clockwork, flu viruses seem to strike more people in winter than in any other season—and there are several reasons for that.
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.
Michigan flu, RSV, COVID surges wreak 'havoc' in Corewell emergency departments
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Flu, RSV, COVID and more: Schools close, some hospitals on diversion as illnesses impact the Tri-State
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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.
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Local officials warn of rising RSV, Influenza A, and Norovirus
According to officials from the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, there is a spike in RSV, Influenza A, and Norovirus ...
RSV and Flu Surge: One Florida mother’s urgent plea for action
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Flu cases continue to rise, RSV and COVID rates decrease nationally: The latest on respiratory virus season for week of Feb. 3
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Illinois health officials report uptick in flu cases, hospital visits
After a one-week dip, Illinois health officials are reporting an uptick in respiratory illnesses which is being driven by flu ...