Flu cases skyrocket in NYC, across the U.S.
Flu cases are skyrocketing in New York City with the number of cases nationwide at the highest levels in 15 years. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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Flu cases are skyrocketing in New York City with the number of cases nationwide at the highest levels in 15 years. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Dr. Michelle Morse, Acting Commissioner, New York City Health Department joins CBS New York to talk about how New Yorkers can stay safe from getting sick.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Health officials urge people to get their flu shots, if they haven't already.
Pediatrician Dr. Mondana Yazdi said testing for whooping cough is more complicated than you might think.
The Health Department says flu cases surged 27% in New York state last week.
The Department of Health reported a 27% increase in cases across the state last week. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The potential for a tripledemic has doctors reminding people there is still time to get vaccinated for all three.
The potential for a tripledemic has medical professional reminding people there is still time to get vaccinated for all three. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Phenylephrine, a drug found in many common cold and flu medications, was deemed ineffective last week by an FDA advisory panel. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with more on the findings and how to make the right choices at the drug store.
There has been a rise in COVID hospitalizations, and as cooler weather approaches, the CDC revealed its timeline for updated boosters. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to expect this fall.
COVID, RSV and flu are expected to surge as the summer winds down and classrooms fill up.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
Symptoms for dog flu include a cough, runny nose, fever and reduced appetite, according to the CDC.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV.
Head to a pharmacy for over-the-counter meds, like Tylenol and Motrin, and you may come across empty shelves.
CDC says 45 states, including New York and New Jersey, have "high" or "very high" levels of respiratory virus
Parents offered mixed feelings amid not only COVID concerns, but a rise in flu and RSV cases.
The city is making the updated COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine available to children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
Plus, with respiratory illnesses on the rise, CVS and Walgreens are limiting sales of children's pain relief medicines.
Parents are now concerned over empty shelves at pharmacies instead of toy stores this time of year.
Influenza cases remain high around the state compared to this time last year.
Health officials say the child from New Haven County, who was under the age of 9, died this month.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run home run off Will Warren and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and a three-run homer and finished with nine RBIs in the Mets' 19-5 destruction of the Nationals on Monday.
The Amsterdam News, one of the most influential Black newspapers in the city, is undergoing a transformation, turning its historic newsroom into a museum.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
A Queens man pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death of 31-year-old mother of two. Prosecutors say she died after she underwent an unlicensed procedure.
Police say there have been two fatal road rage deaths in April on the Long Island Expressway involving motorcycles.
When it comes to healthy aging, music can have a big impact. That's why senior centers and renowned institutions like The Julliard School are creating senior-friendly music classes.
Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with winds gusting between 35-45 mph at times.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
Some neighbors in Perth Amboy, New Jersey say they're being pushed out for bigger developments.
There were delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday due to equipment issues.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
A person was found dead inside a car submerged in a body of water inside a gated community in Manalapan, New Jersey, on Saturday.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
Police say there have been two fatal road rage deaths in April on the Long Island Expressway involving motorcycles.
George Santos must turn himself into federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
George Santos must turn himself into federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
After a leaked Trump administration budget draft showed cuts to the suicide prevention hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth, advocates in New York are sounding the alarm.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
Prosecutors at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' upcoming federal sex trafficking trial can show jurors video of the hip-hop mogul hitting and kicking one of his accusers in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, a judge ruled at a hearing Friday.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run home run off Will Warren and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and a three-run homer and finished with nine RBIs in the Mets' 19-5 destruction of the Nationals on Monday.
Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Aaron Judge broke a sixth-inning tie in the second game with his eighth home run this season, and the Yankees swept the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
New York restaurant leaders and state officials share outrage of renaming of NY Strip Steak
In honor of Arbor Day, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is calling on more funding for the borough's green spaces and the planting of more trees.
A community of bird lovers in Brooklyn is raising concerns after they say dozens of pigeons vanished from a local park.
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has announced plans to ban bikes on the Rockaway Boardwalk during peak hours this summer.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The musical is set in the late 1980s in East Los Angeles and tells the story of a young woman with big dreams. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger goes in depth with the performers, director, producers and more.
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor
A judge sentenced the disgraced ex-congressman to 87 months in prison.
A local farming family has planted a piece of Dutch magic on Long Island and Carolyn Gusoff takes us to this stunning sea of blooms.
Organizers say their broad message is about protecting academic freedom, human rights and university funding.
