COVID-19, influenza, RSV and norovirus

How to avoid catching norovirus, COVID, the flu and RSV during the winter illness surge
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold,
What to know about 'quad-demic' of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus in US
The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is what you need to know.
As the flu rises in California, the difference between COVID, RSV, Norovirus, influenza
Flu season is here in California, but other illnesses are in full swing in the Golden State. Here are the symptoms and how long you're contagious.
Viral sicknesses rise amid ‘quad-demic’ in US
Viral sicknesses have risen in early 2025 amid the ongoing “quad-demic” in the U.S., referring to three respiratory viruses and one gastrointestinal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data.
Experts warn of a ‘quad-demic’ as flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus converge in California
After the holiday season and an uptick in travel, California faces a rise in respiratory illnesses, prompting health experts to talk of a “quad-demic.” The term refers to the simultaneous spread of four major viruses: COVID-19,
Norovirus outbreak 2025: Symptoms, cases, and what to know as CDC data indicates a winter wave
New CDC data indicates a rise in cases of norovirus, often colloquially referred to as "stomach flu." Test positivity has ...
Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data
This winter's wave of norovirus infections has reached levels that are now more than double last season's peak, in figures ...
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 28 at Calif. Shelter Housing L.A. Fire Evacuees
A norovious outbreak at a California shelter housing Los Angeles fire evacuees has left 28 sick. The virulent illness ...
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It feels like everyone has a stomach bug. A new norovirus strain might be to blame, CDC data suggests
"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity ...
Norovirus outbreak reported at shelter for California wildfire evacuees
First came the fires. Then, there was ash and contaminated water. Now, some survivors of the Southern California wildfires ...
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So, there’s this thing going around NYC. Your guide to navigating the norovirus.
You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth ...
Hand sanitizer isn't enough to protect against norovirus. What should you do instead?
No. Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm ...
‘I was violently ill': Doctors warn about dangerous symptom amid norovirus outbreak
Health officials are raising alarms about a significant increase in norovirus cases nationwide, including here in North Texas.
Fourth Holland America cruise norovirus outbreak since early December sickens 60
The cases mark the fourth norovirus outbreak on Holland America ships since early December, following others on its Eurodam, ...
The Times and Democrat13h
This virus is running rampant in SC and there is no vaccine. Here’s how to protect yourself
Norovirus, also called stomach flu and the “winter vomiting disease,” is making the rounds this year. Between August and December of 2024, there were 495 recorded norovirus outbreaks, a 36% increase ...