UK Hospitals Restrict Visitors Amid Flu Surge
Four NHS trusts in the UK have restricted hospital visitors due to a flu surge, with over 4,500 flu patients hospitalized daily last week—a 3.5-fold increase year-on-year, prompting mask mandates and limited visiting hours amid an impending cold snap.
UK Hospitals Restrict Visitors Amid Flu Surge
Four NHS trusts in the UK have restricted hospital visitors due to a flu surge, with over 4,500 flu patients hospitalized daily last week—a 3.5-fold increase year-on-year, prompting mask mandates and limited visiting hours amid an impending cold snap.
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48% Bias Score
""Unexpected Covid-19 Surge in US Driven by New XEC Variant""
""A surge in Covid-19 cases in the US, driven by the new XEC variant, has rapidly increased since early December, reaching nearly three times the level of early December by December 21, particularly affecting the Midwest, while other respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, whooping cough, and norov...
""Unexpected Covid-19 Surge in US Driven by New XEC Variant""
""A surge in Covid-19 cases in the US, driven by the new XEC variant, has rapidly increased since early December, reaching nearly three times the level of early December by December 21, particularly affecting the Midwest, while other respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, whooping cough, and norov...
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36% Bias Score
US Flu Cases Surge 12%, Exceeding 12,000 Hospitalizations
The US is experiencing a surge in flu activity, with a 12% increase in positive tests and over 12,000 hospitalizations reported the week ending December 21, exceeding last year's levels in some regions, though overall cases are lower; the reasons behind the delayed start and current surge remain unc...
US Flu Cases Surge 12%, Exceeding 12,000 Hospitalizations
The US is experiencing a surge in flu activity, with a 12% increase in positive tests and over 12,000 hospitalizations reported the week ending December 21, exceeding last year's levels in some regions, though overall cases are lower; the reasons behind the delayed start and current surge remain unc...
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UK Flu Surge Prompts 'Lockdown' Calls Amid Hospital Crisis
A surge in flu infections across the UK has prompted health experts to urge 'lockdown-style' measures, with nearly 3,000 hospitalizations reported, four times higher than last year, and concerns over a less-effective flu vaccine.
UK Flu Surge Prompts 'Lockdown' Calls Amid Hospital Crisis
A surge in flu infections across the UK has prompted health experts to urge 'lockdown-style' measures, with nearly 3,000 hospitalizations reported, four times higher than last year, and concerns over a less-effective flu vaccine.
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56% Bias Score
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
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UK Battles Festive Flu Surge: Hospital Admissions Soar, Vaccine Effectiveness Questioned
A surge in flu cases in Britain has overwhelmed hospitals, with over 2,500 flu-related admissions in England, a 50% increase from last week, and norovirus cases 25% higher than expected; health officials warn of a 'quad-demic' and urge caution during the holiday season.
UK Battles Festive Flu Surge: Hospital Admissions Soar, Vaccine Effectiveness Questioned
A surge in flu cases in Britain has overwhelmed hospitals, with over 2,500 flu-related admissions in England, a 50% increase from last week, and norovirus cases 25% higher than expected; health officials warn of a 'quad-demic' and urge caution during the holiday season.
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48% Bias Score
Quadruple Viral Surge Overwhelms US Hospitals
A surge in flu, Covid-19, RSV, and norovirus infections is overwhelming US hospitals, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths; this is linked to post-holiday gatherings and weakened immunity.
Quadruple Viral Surge Overwhelms US Hospitals
A surge in flu, Covid-19, RSV, and norovirus infections is overwhelming US hospitals, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths; this is linked to post-holiday gatherings and weakened immunity.
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32% Bias Score
Respiratory Virus Surge Overwhelms Greek Hospitals
A surge in respiratory viruses, including influenza, RSV, pneumococcus, and COVID-19 variants, is overwhelming Greek hospitals, prompting calls for healthcare system reform and emphasizing the role of climate change in disease severity.
Respiratory Virus Surge Overwhelms Greek Hospitals
A surge in respiratory viruses, including influenza, RSV, pneumococcus, and COVID-19 variants, is overwhelming Greek hospitals, prompting calls for healthcare system reform and emphasizing the role of climate change in disease severity.
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South Wales Hospitals Reintroduce Mask Mandate Amid Flu Surge
Four health boards in south Wales reintroduced mandatory mask-wearing in hospitals on Friday due to a surge in flu cases, with GP consultations rising from 21.4 to 33.1 per 100,000 between weeks 50 and 51 of 2024. They urged people with respiratory infections not to visit hospitals and to get flu va...
South Wales Hospitals Reintroduce Mask Mandate Amid Flu Surge
Four health boards in south Wales reintroduced mandatory mask-wearing in hospitals on Friday due to a surge in flu cases, with GP consultations rising from 21.4 to 33.1 per 100,000 between weeks 50 and 51 of 2024. They urged people with respiratory infections not to visit hospitals and to get flu va...
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Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
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32% Bias Score
Record High Sick Days in Germany: Respiratory Illnesses and Mental Health Issues Top Causes.
In the first eleven months of 2023, employees insured by Germany's largest health insurer, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), took an average of 17.7 sick days, a record high exceeding pre-pandemic levels and attributed mainly to respiratory illnesses and mental health issues, according to a TK press rele...
Record High Sick Days in Germany: Respiratory Illnesses and Mental Health Issues Top Causes.
In the first eleven months of 2023, employees insured by Germany's largest health insurer, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), took an average of 17.7 sick days, a record high exceeding pre-pandemic levels and attributed mainly to respiratory illnesses and mental health issues, according to a TK press rele...
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44% Bias Score
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
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36% Bias Score