Norovrius, other viral infections are putting a strain on Chicago area health care systems
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
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In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
The viral infections putting such on a strain on health systems that one hospital in the northwest suburbs had to stop accepting ambulances earlier this week. Sara Machi reports.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said cases of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are on the rise across the state.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
As of Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health had the state under a moderate level of activity when it comes to respiratory illness.
We are now on the tail end of respiratory viral infection season, but doctors say we are not yet in the clear. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Chicago saw a 14% spike in COVID hospitalizations in a period of just a week and has no signs of the virus letting up.
COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are all hitting hard. In particular as COVID cases gradually increase, health leaders are reminding people to take the necessary precautions in protecting themselves. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The new JN.1 variant is to blame for the latest spike.
To take a look at why this is happening, epidemiologist, Dr. Katrine Wallace at the University of Illinois at Chicago explains the surge, the new COVID variant, and how it's different from the others.
In the last four weeks, hospitalizations are skyrocketing for the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
RSV cases are increasing ahead of winter. The virus can lead to very serious illness in both young children and elderly people. Vice president of pediatric primary care at Advocate Children's Hospital Dr. Julie Holland joined the stream to discuss best practices to stay safe this holiday season.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
We're in the fall virus season, a time when we could see another tripledemic. That's when COVID-19, flu, and RSV make the rounds all at once.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
Because misinformation can spread so quickly on social media, we sat down with an expert to debunk some common misconceptions about the “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Dr. Jessica Brinkworth is an immunologist and assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Epidemiologist Dr. Katrine Wallace, known as Dr. Kat on social media, joins Brad Edwards on the stream to discuss another pandemic holiday season. This time, we also have an early flu season and RSV to also be concerned about.
With increased warnings about the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu circulating right now, the American Lung Association has launched a new campaign encouraging people to protect themselves against all those viruses. They say for some it is especially dangerous, but getting vaccinated can make a big difference. Dr. Juanita Moro has advice on how to stay safe.
Earlier this week, CDC health experts said flu hospitalizations continue to remain at a 10-year high, and RSV infections are peaking in both kids and adults.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is expected to hit a nearly 10-month high by next week.
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade.
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza.
As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. Dr. Katrine Wallace has some advice on staying safe this holiday season.
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The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
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Wendt grew up in the South Side's Beverly neighborhood — at 92nd Street and Bell Avenue.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
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Pope Leo XIV is calling for an end to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He made the appeal in his first weekly audience in St. Peter's Square.
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Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking rain in the Chicago area on Wednesday.
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A friend of the 20-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell from the stands at PNC Park last month and was seriously injured has been charged with buying him alcohol.
ICE agents arrested two men with alleged ties to the Tres de Aragua gang in connection with a mass shooting in Chicago Lawn.
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The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
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The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
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Reese and the Sky did not discuss specific details on what happened.
Seiya Suzuki homered, doubled and had four RBIs, Kyle Tucker also went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 14-1.
ICE agents arrested two Venezuelan nationals with ties to the Tres de Aragua gang in connection with a Chicago mass shooting in December, officials said.
Four thieves smashed into the jewelry store in The Maxwell complex at 1010 S. Canal St., and bused blunt objects to break the glass containers.
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