COVID-19, RSV and flu in Minnesota

Cases of RSV, flu, COVID, and norovirus are on the rise as winter “sick season” arrives
It’s sick season in Philly: the cold-weather months when cases of respiratory illnesses and the “stomach bug” norovirus rise. Some public health experts have called the combination of viruses circulating “the quad-demic” — referring to a wave of illness from the simultaneous spike in COVID-19,
Minnesota ERs strained as flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus cases surge across the US
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic." This year, Minnesota has nearly reached 1,800 hospitalized influenza cases this season.
RSV, flu, COVID-19 and norovirus are on the rise in 2025. What to know
While there is a whole host of viruses going around, there are thankfully no new viruses to fret about—the ones we have are bad enough.
Flu, RSV, Norovirus, other viruses are on the rise
“The last several weeks we’ve started to see a definite increase in influenza-like illnesses, which cover influenza, RSV, COVID-19 can also fall under that type of picture. We’ve also been seeing an increase of norovirus and norovirus-like illnesses,” says Simmons.
Minnesota ERs overwhelmed as flu, COVID, RSV and norovirus cases surge
Across the nation, the healthcare system is taking a beating as the "quad-demic" continues to strain resources and slow down patient care. WCCO's Frankie McLister shows us how Minnesota hospitals are being affected.
Minnesota ERs stressed by waves of COVID, flu, RSV, norovirus patients
Weekly reports of COVID-19 and influenza show rising activity, but it’s the combination of multiple infectious diseases at once that’s causing problems.
RSV, Norovirus, Flu, Colds and More: There are a lot of sick people in Minnesota and hospitals are overwhelmed
There are just a lot of sick people in Minnesota right now. Hospitals are reporting they are at or near capacity as they try to help patients sick with RSV, COVID-19, influenza and norovirus. Adding to the crush,
New norovirus strain is stoking the stomach flu surge
This winter’s dominant norovirus strain is a newer variant called the G11.17 [P17], CBS reports, citing data from a network ...
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Households hit by respiratory and stomach viruses as Flu, RSV surge
As the winter season intensifies, households across Acadiana are grappling with a rise in upper respiratory illnesses, ...
Dr. Todd Ellerin from South Shore Health discusses the rise of the norovirus this winter
Each year, the U.S. experiences 900 deaths from norovirus, mostly among adults ages 65 and older. There have been 109,000 hospitalizations from the virus, and 465,000 ER visits mostly among young ...
Norovirus survival guide: How to get through the stomach flu
The best way to get through the stomach flu is to rest, stay hydrated and listen to your body, said Dr. Paul Sax, clinical director of the infectious disease division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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US Norovirus Surge Worst in a Decade: How to Treat 'Stomach Flu' Sickness
A severe outbreak of norovirus, the stomach flu, is surging across the United States as it has reached its highest levels for this time of year in over a decade, according to the latest data from ...
Norovirus outbreaks sweep California. How does stomach flu spread? What are symptoms?
A nasty stomach bug has been spreading across the country, including California, in recent months — leaving people feeling nauseous, achy or worse.
Pensacola fights cold and flu, but so far safe from norovirus outbreak
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported double the cases of norovirus compared to previous years – after outbreaks reported nationwide.
2 young children die from flu in Chicago as respiratory illness cases spike, officials say
An increase in cases of COVID, RSV, norovirus and the flu is being referred to as the "winter quad-demic." The Chicago Department of Public Health said two children under the age of 2 have died due to ...