New York Hospitals Overwhelmed As Deadly Virus Spreads Fast

Cases of a deadly and highly contagious respiratory virus, not the flu, is spreading at high rates in New York.

The New York State Department of Health warns that the state is experiencing a surge in RSV cases, on top of a surge in cases of the flu.

RSV Cases Jump Nearly 50 Percent, Hospitalizations Increase By 70 Percent

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According to the New York State Department of Health's respiratory surveillance report, laboratory-confirmed cases of RSV are up 41 percent in the past week.

Hospitalizations from RSV skyrocketed 70 percent during the same time period.

RSV Symptoms

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RSV can be deadly, particularly for infants, older adults, and individuals with chronic health conditions. Most people experience cold-like symptoms

Symptoms of RSV can be similar at the start to COVID and the flu. Symptoms include:

Fever or feeling feverish/chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headache
Tiredness
Vomiting or diarrhea (more common in children)

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How RSV Spreads

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RSV is commonly spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets containing the virus are inhaled by others. You can also become infected by touching a surface or object with the virus on it and then touching your face. Activities like kissing can also transmit the virus.

Most people with RSV are contagious for 3 to 8 days.

The New York State Department of Health and local health officials are monitoring the situation and urging precautions. Preventive measures include:

Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Clean high-touch surfaces often.
Stay home when sick to prevent spreading the virus to others.
Wear a mask if you are sick and must be around others

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