Hochul outlines steps to fight RSV, flu and COVID uptick
She says vaccines are critical to preventing major illnesses that could overwhelm hospitals.
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She says vaccines are critical to preventing major illnesses that could overwhelm hospitals.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is issuing a warning about a so-called tri-demic amid a spike in flu, COVID and RSV cases, and one doctor tells CBS2's Lisa Rozner she's even seeing an increase of a fourth virus.
There are warnings of a tri-demic in New York state with spikes in flu, COVID and RSV cases. Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has a plan to keep New Yorkers healthy. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave an update on the state's response to an uptick in RSV, flu and COVID.
Doctors warn pediatric RSV cases are on the rise, and this may be just the beginning as the colder months arrive.
A surge in pediatric RSV cases is overwhelming hospitals in our area and across the country. CBS2's John Dias looked into what's driving these numbers and what experts say hospitals need to do as we head further into winter.
The senator said, if need be, HHS can also put up temporary structures to deal with a surge in cases.
Hospitals in our area and across the country are sounding the alarm. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Some doctors say the number of children being hospitalized in our area due to RSV is reaching a breaking point. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The senator was referring specifically to hospitals in New York City and Long Island. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Doctors say facing the triple threat of RSV, flu and COVID this Thanksgiving is daunting.
The surge in RSV is not over. On Long Island, pediatric hospitalizations are spiking, up 60%. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan met anxious parents and their toddler daughter who survived a traumatic hospitalization.
The CDC says hospitalization rates for the flu are already the highest they've been in a decade, and health officials are also seeing a surge in the respiratory virus RSV nationwide. Dina Demetrius reports for CBS2.
The preliminary results buoy hope that after decades of failure and frustration, vaccines against RSV may finally be getting close.
