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Within moments of the ambulance pulling up to the hospital, two paramedics are opening the rear door to unload the critically ill child inside. Carefully, they lower the stretcher, making sure the young girl, severely sick with a respiratory illness, isn’t jostled. She’s limp with a high fever. Her eyes are closed. Monitors are tracking … Read more
WRAL News received the latest data for COVID-19 and flu in the region on Wednesday. Data shows COVID-19 particles found in wastewater are up for the fifth week in a row, up 27 percent week over week. Emergency room visits for COVID-19 symptoms are also up from a week ago. Cases reported to the state … Read more
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After the second emergency alert went through the hospital’s emergency room, Christine Coughlan was sure her baby boy was going to die. She knew that a team of doctors and nurses in a nearby room were intubating her 12-day-old baby, who was battling a respiratory infection. A doctor from Lakeridge Health Oshawa had already called … Read more
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Three years after COVID-19 started to make its way around the world, Canada still largely relies on other countries to discover new health threats. Experts say the country’s lack of a comprehensive, national tool to report healthcare data could prevent authorities in this country from taking early action that could save lives. “We all remain … Read more
If Chicago reaches a “high” COVID alert level from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the city will issue a mask advisory, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday, just before the holiday weekend. The CDC is expected to release its updated community levels Thursday night. Last week, Chicago and Cook County were at “medium” risk. … Read more
Hospitals flooded with patients amid “triple epidemic” of COVID, flu and RSV cases – CBS News Watch CBS News One 7-year-old has been in the pediatric intensive care unit, battling a life-threatening case of the flu, as hospitals struggle to deal with the “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu and RSV cases. Be the first to know … Read more
‘Tripledemic’ puts pressure on children’s hospitals – CBS News Watch CBS News Pediatric hospitals are in crisis mode due to a wave of respiratory illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 45 states are reporting “high” or “very high” levels of influenza. Janet Shamlian is at a children’s hospital in Tennessee with … Read more
Caring for sick children has recently become extra stressful for many American parents due to a shortage of children’s Tylenol and other medications. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through winter cold and flu season, but won’t last as long as other recent shortages of baby food or prescription drugs. They also … Read more
Flu and COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the run-up to the holiday seasonABC news The “Tripledemic” Is Here, But Which Virus Is Worst In NorCal?The San Francisco standard It’s a common cold, not COVID-19Pharmacy times Need a COVID or flu test before your flight to South Florida? What to know for the holidaysMiami … Read more
Health experts worried about rising flu, COVID cases across NCWCNC Staying healthy during Michigan’s winter battle with COVID-19, RSV, and the fluWXYZ 7 Action News Detroit It’s a common cold, not COVID-19Pharmacy times The differences between COVID-19, flu and RSV13News now See full coverage on Google News