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Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
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24% Bias Score
Severe Winter Respiratory Virus Season Grips U.S.
A severe winter respiratory virus season is gripping the U.S., with influenza spiking, and RSV, whooping cough, and COVID-19 also widespread, causing high hospitalization rates and significant disruptions to work and school nationwide.
Severe Winter Respiratory Virus Season Grips U.S.
A severe winter respiratory virus season is gripping the U.S., with influenza spiking, and RSV, whooping cough, and COVID-19 also widespread, causing high hospitalization rates and significant disruptions to work and school nationwide.
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24% Bias Score
Shifting Pediatric Respiratory Infections in Canada: Walking Pneumonia Decline, Flu and RSV Rise
A surge in Canadian children's walking pneumonia cases (163 in 2024 vs. 11 in 2023) is subsiding, replaced by rising influenza and RSV infections; doctors urge flu vaccinations and note a new RSV vaccine for infants.
Shifting Pediatric Respiratory Infections in Canada: Walking Pneumonia Decline, Flu and RSV Rise
A surge in Canadian children's walking pneumonia cases (163 in 2024 vs. 11 in 2023) is subsiding, replaced by rising influenza and RSV infections; doctors urge flu vaccinations and note a new RSV vaccine for infants.
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20% 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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24% 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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US Hospitals Reinstate Mask Recommendations Amid Respiratory Illness Surge
Multiple US hospitals are reinstating mask recommendations and visitor restrictions due to a surge in respiratory illnesses (flu, COVID-19, RSV, norovirus), causing around 15 million cases and 30,000 deaths this winter, and prompting infection control measures similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Hospitals Reinstate Mask Recommendations Amid Respiratory Illness Surge
Multiple US hospitals are reinstating mask recommendations and visitor restrictions due to a surge in respiratory illnesses (flu, COVID-19, RSV, norovirus), causing around 15 million cases and 30,000 deaths this winter, and prompting infection control measures similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Hospitals Overwhelmed by Surge in Winter Illnesses
A surge in flu, norovirus, RSV, and Covid cases has overwhelmed Britain's hospitals, leading to critical incidents in a dozen trusts and long waits for patients, with East Cheshire NHS Trust showing the highest infection rate at 19 percent of beds occupied by patients with these illnesses.
NHS Hospitals Overwhelmed by Surge in Winter Illnesses
A surge in flu, norovirus, RSV, and Covid cases has overwhelmed Britain's hospitals, leading to critical incidents in a dozen trusts and long waits for patients, with East Cheshire NHS Trust showing the highest infection rate at 19 percent of beds occupied by patients with these illnesses.
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52% Bias Score
Post-Lockdown Surge in Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Infections
First isolated in 2001, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus, mainly affecting young children, causing bronchitis; post-COVID-19 lockdowns saw a surge in cases, particularly in toddlers, impacting healthcare systems worldwide.
Post-Lockdown Surge in Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Infections
First isolated in 2001, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus, mainly affecting young children, causing bronchitis; post-COVID-19 lockdowns saw a surge in cases, particularly in toddlers, impacting healthcare systems worldwide.
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36% 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
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
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
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24% Bias Score
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