A ‘quad-demic’ hit NC this winter, and now a 5th virus is spreading. How to stay safe
There has been an uptick in cases of norovirus (or “winter vomiting disease”), since it’s more common in the winter.
Four viruses, one winter: What is the 'Quad-demic' that the US and UK are grappling with?
The US and UK are battling a ‘quad-demic’ as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus converge, overwhelming healthcare systems.
Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and ...
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China's metapneumovirus is common disease circulating in winter and spring - WHO
The World Health Organization has said that the metapneumovirus (hMPV) that caused the outbreak in China is not a new virus, ...
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Winter illnesses return with a vengeance
The annual winter respiratory virus season is in full force. The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing, while ...
HMPV may worsen UK's 'quad-demic' crisis of flu, norovirus, RSV, and COVID-19
The UK is facing a challenging 'quad-demic' of flu, norovirus, RSV, and COVID-19. The situation is exacerbated by rising HMPV ...
China’s Winter Surge of Flu-Like hMPV Cases Puts Nations on Edge
China’s winter illness season is less severe compared to the year before, according to data from its health authority. But ...
Multiple hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
Hospitals in Birmingham, Hampshire, Liverpool and Plymouth have declared critical incidents following a surge in patients ...
Why is this winter flu season so bad?
As a surge in the number of patients with flu piles pressure on hospitals, health experts have warned this winter flu season is more infectious than last year’s. Multiple hospitals across the UK ...
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise this winter. How to avoid the contagious stomach bug, symptoms to look out for and what to do if you catch it.
Norovirus is raging in the United States this winter. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and ...
What Is The HMPV Virus Surging In China?
Plenty of viruses are having their strongest season for years. But experts have urged calm about HMPV, which is not a new ...
Four major hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
Hospitals in Hampshire, Liverpool and Plymouth have declared critical incidents following a surge in patients with ...