The U.S. is facing a "quad-demic" as influenza A, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus are all spreading at high or very high levels across the country. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00The U.S. is facing a quademic as influenza A, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus are all spreading at high or very high levels across the country.
00:11According to the CDC and Wastewater Surveillance data, this surge is straining hospitals and leading health officials to recommend masks for staff.
00:19Axios reports that while predictions initially pointed to a peak in January, the respiratory virus season is proving more active than last year,
00:27with flu activity reaching high levels in 33 states, including Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
00:33In New York City, flu-like illness is reported as very high.
00:37At the same time, another virus, human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is also gaining attention, though its activity remains low compared to the others.
00:46Experts advise taking precautions such as handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and ensuring proper ventilation in shared spaces to help manage the spread.
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