COVID-19, influenza, RSV and norovirus
The norovirus (commonly known as stomach flu) is surging with levels not seen in more than a decade. Public health officials are warning that we might soon have a "quad-demic" on our hands.
Staying healthy in the New Year presents a new challenge for Americans who are coping with what health officials are calling a “ quad-demic ,” which involves a quartet of infectious viruses that are making the rounds.
As illness is spreading around the state, one patient says their senior living facility is keeping residents separated to prevent more people from getting sick.
Cook your food thoroughly (especially seafood and shellfish) to at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean and sanitize surfaces and objects that are touched frequently (kitchen and bathroom counters, toilets, toys, remote controls, computers, tablets, gaming consoles, etc.). Something containing bleach is most effective.
From RSV to COVID-19, and even Norovirus, Southern Nevada is dealing with a lot of contagious viruses right now.
Health experts are warning of a 'quad-demic' this winter, as four viral infections spread simultaneously in the UK and US.
Most U.S. states are reporting high or very high flu-like activity, while COVID-19 rates remain lower than this time last year.
There is also a chance norovirus can spread through the air from vomit, so those who are in close proximity to someone with norovirus, like health care workers or parents caring for a sick child, should consider wearing a mask to prevent infection.
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
This fall saw an unusually high number of cases of “walking” or mycoplasma pneumonia, a mild pneumonia that typically causes a severe cough but less fatigue than more serious forms of the disease.
Four viruses are currently circulating in the United States, which some have referred to as a "quad-demic ... and RSVand the gastrointestinal disease norovirus. Emergency department visits ...