Rsv Coverage

Duke, UNC, WakeMed all lift visitor restrictions at hospitals

The Triangle's major hospitals have all lifted visitor restrictions as respiratory illness declines in the Triangle.

WRAL staff

COVID, flu, RSV cases drop for 8th straight week

As the temperatures warm, fewer people are going to the hospital in North Carolina sick with respiratory illnesses.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Flu deaths jump by 10, NC has had 266 people die fro mflu

Respiratory viruses overall dropped for the fifth consecutive week in North Carolina. North Carolina's flu death toll stands at 266, including at least 12 children.

Respiratory viruses across the state continue to drop for fifth consecutive week, PICU capacity still high

Respiratory viruses overall dropped for the fifth consecutive week to end February in North Carolina. North Carolina's flu death toll stands at 266, including at least 12 children.

WRAL staff

Respiratory virus season in the US may be past its peak, CDC says

(CNN) -- Key measures of respiratory virus activity in the United States have been trending down for weeks, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the worst of the season may be over - but virus levels still remain elevated across the country.

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN

Steps you can take to prevent your child from getting sick, and what to do if they do

Historically in North Carolina, February and March are when the state sees the most deaths from the flu. Fortunately, doctors and Consumer Reports have some tips on preventative measures you can take, and what to do if your child does get sick

WRAL staff

Duke Health specialist says COVID, flu still circulating

Dr. Cameron Wolfe, infectious disease specialist at Duke Health, said there's a 'reasonable amount' of flu and COVID still circulating.

Fewer people hospitalized with respiratory illnesses, new NC data trends to be released Wednesday

On Wednesday, we will learn how many people across the state are fighting respiratory illnesses.

New state data expected Wednesday to give update on spread of respiratory illnesses

In a few hours, we'll get an update on the number of respiratory illnesses in North Carolina when the state releases new numbers.

New hospital restrictions start Tuesday to safeguard against flu, COVID & RSV

Starting today, there are new restrictions for visitors at hospitals in the area to help stop the spread of illness.

Visitor limits kick in as hospitals move to limit flu spread

For the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, more people in North Carolina hospitals are being treated for the flu than for COVID-19.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter, and Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Hospitals limit visitors as flu cases surpass COVID

For the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, more people in North Carolina hospitals are being treated for the flu than for COVID-19.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter, and Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

NC's flu, COVID cases rise ahead of holiday

The rise in flu deaths comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu vaccinations are the lowest in the last five years.

Flu cases, deaths increase in NC

Five more flu-related deaths were reported in North Carolina last week, bringing the season total to 14. Ten of those are people 65 and older.

Flu and RSV cases increase across NC

There were two new flu deaths in North Carolina reported this week. That's a total of nine deaths in North Carolina. State data shows an increase in respiratory illnesses after Thanksgiving.

Flu and RSV cases on the rise, new state data out Wednesday

On Wednesday, new numbers showing the spread of RSV, flu and COVID cases in the state will be released.

Not COVID, flu or RSV: Two other respiratory viruses making the rounds in NC

Local hospitals reported seeing an influx of respiratory illnesses. UNC Health is determining whether or not to pause elective procedures while some hospital floors are swamped with patients.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

2 more NC flu deaths bring season total to 7

North Carolina saw two more people die from a flu-related cause this most recent week, bringing the state to seven deaths for this flu season.

WRAL staff

RSV cases increasing more rapidly than flu, COVID in NC

The state released the latest data on respiratory viruses on Wednesday.

State's COVID numbers show slight dip in hospitalizations; cases of flu, RSV rising faster

By the numbers, there was a slight dip in the average number of patients hospitalized compared to a week ago, currently at 459. The week of Oct. 28, there was a daily average of 490 people hospitalized with COVID.

Shortage in RSV vaccines as weekly cases rise

One family said they were unable to get a vaccine for their child as Triangle pediatricians began warning parents about the national shortage of the vaccine.

Pediatricians sounding alarm on RSV vaccine shortage

While some parents are struggling to get their children vaccinated against the virus, hospitals are already seeing a rise in cases from a week prior.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Dr. Mandy Cohen urges flu, COVID, RSV shots

Dr. Mandy Cohen is urging you to protect yourself against serious illness this winter. She's reminding everyone about the importance of staying up to date on vaccinations - and the new shot that doctors are offering.

Respiratory illnesses on the rise in NC

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases measured in participating North Carolina hospitals are up 31% since last week and 94% from the week before.

Some respiratory illnesses on the rise in North Carolina

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases measured in participating North Carolina hospitals are up 31% since last week and 94% from the week before.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter