Respiratory Syncytial Virus Coverage

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COVID, flu, RSV cases drop for 8th straight week

As the temperatures warm, fewer people are going to the hospital in North Carolina sick with respiratory illnesses.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

COVID, flu, RSV cases drop for 8th straight week

Flu deaths jump by 10, NC has had 266 people die fro mflu

Respiratory viruses overall dropped for the fifth consecutive week in North Carolina. North Carolina's flu death toll stands at 266, including at least 12 children.

Respiratory viruses across the state continue to drop for fifth consecutive week, PICU capacity still high

Respiratory viruses overall dropped for the fifth consecutive week to end February in North Carolina. North Carolina's flu death toll stands at 266, including at least 12 children.

WRAL staff

Respiratory viruses across the state continue to drop for fifth consecutive week, PICU capacity still high

Respiratory illnesses strain capacity at UNC Children's

When your child gets sick, there might not be a bed available for them at the hospital. UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill has been operating at full capacity for months.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Respiratory illnesses strain capacity at UNC Children's

COVID, flu, RSV send hundreds to area hospitals

With kids headed back to school and adults headed back to work after the holidays, an infectious disease specialist said he hopes people stay mindful of their own symptoms and aware the viruses spreading all around them.

State to release new flu, COVID & RSV numbers Wednesday as cases climb

Between flu, COVID and RSV cases, area hospitals are experiencing a busy start to the new year. Hundreds of patients have sought treatment at Duke Health, UNC Health and WakeMed in recent weeks due to all three respiratory illnesses.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

More in NC hospitals have flu than COVID

In the week that ended Dec. 23, 2023, there were 722 people in hospitals with the flu, an increase of 85% in just a week. There were 710 people hospitalized with COVID, an increase of 24% week-over-week.

NC's flu, COVID cases rise ahead of holiday

The rise in flu deaths comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu vaccinations are the lowest in the last five years.

Flu cases, deaths increase in NC

Five more flu-related deaths were reported in North Carolina last week, bringing the season total to 14. Ten of those are people 65 and older.

Flu and RSV cases increase across NC

There were two new flu deaths in North Carolina reported this week. That's a total of nine deaths in North Carolina. State data shows an increase in respiratory illnesses after Thanksgiving.

Respiratory illnesses on the rise in NC

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases measured in participating North Carolina hospitals are up 31% since last week and 94% from the week before.

Some respiratory illnesses on the rise in North Carolina

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases measured in participating North Carolina hospitals are up 31% since last week and 94% from the week before.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Some respiratory illnesses on the rise in North Carolina

RSV cases on the rise in central NC, affecting young kids

Wesley Zakovsky, a 4-year-old Sanford boy, has been hospitalized for 15 days due to RSV. RSV cases in North Carolina have risen rapidly in the past month, state data shows.

RSV cases on the rise in central NC, affecting young children

Wesley Zakovsky, a 4-year-old Sanford boy, has been hospitalized for 15 days due to RSV. RSV cases in North Carolina have risen rapidly in the past month, state data shows.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

RSV cases on the rise in central NC, affecting young children

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no cure for the common cold.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Three vaccines for Covid, flu and RSV on market to prevent another 'tripledemic'

Health experts want to avoid a triple-demic this year. Here's what you need to know about the vaccines available.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Three vaccines for Covid, flu and RSV on market to prevent another 'tripledemic'

Vaccines for COVID-19, flu, RSV all available for first time

Health experts want to avoid a triple-demic this year. Here's what you need to know about the vaccines available.

FAQ: What you need to know about the 2023 COVID vaccine, flu & RSV vaccines

The FDA approved two new COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for distribution in Fall 2023. The CDC has recommended the vaccine for all people six months and older.

States gear up for this fall's triple threat of respiratory viruses: Covid-19, flu and RSV

State and local health officials across the United States are bracing for a rise in respiratory illnesses this fall, and they are making plans to urge everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus once those shots become available.

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN