Flu, RSV and COVID

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.
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.
Covid isn’t as bad this winter. Flu is worse. Here’s why.
The covid wave this winter is less severe compared with previous years, with hospitalization rates down and wastewater levels lower.
Flu, COVID, and RSV: It's Peak Season
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Despite a temporary freeze on public communications, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still released weekly updates on respiratory illnesses. Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have peaked and are beginning to decline in many areas of the United States,
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.
Flu, COVID, RSV symptoms: What to know as Illinois sees ‘notable increase' in viruses
Hospital visits in Illinois due to flu are "quite high," with COVID and RSV also circulating. But what are the symptoms of each?
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 ...
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Flu, COVID cases have more than doubled in Fayette County, LFCHD says
According to the Lexington Fayette County Health Department, confirmed flu and COVID cases have more than doubled since the week of January 25.
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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 ...
A new type of bird flu has spread to cows in Nebraska; expert warns it could ‘make COVID seem like a walk in the park’
At least 67 people in the U.S. have been infected with bird flu, mostly those who work closely with dairy or cattle.
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Flu, COVID-19 Reports Bulletin 2025 Released
This bulletin (formally Weekly Winter Briefing) brings together the latest surveillance data, along with the latest public ...