Local doctors discuss trends in Flu, RSV, and Covid-19 this respiratory virus season – kuna noticias y kuna radio

Fall and winter months are generally when viruses that causes respiratory illnesses tend to spread among communities, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As of November 13, the CDC reported the amount of respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare is low in most areas of the country. However, the number of jurisdictions experiencing high or moderate levels continues to slowly increase.

COVID-19 remains the cause of most new respiratory virus hospitalizations and deaths nationwide. Sustained RSV activity continues, with most parts of the country experiencing elevated activity. Influenza activity is increasing throughout much of the country. Hospital bed occupancy and capacity, including within intensive care units, remain stable nationally. Vaccines are available and canhelp protect people from the most serious health effectsof fall and winter viruses.

Vaccines are available and canhelp protect people from the most serious health effectsof fall and winter viruses.

News Channel 3 is checking in with some of our local doctors at Eisenhower Health and Desert Regional to see how the trends being reported across the country compare to whats happening in the Coachella Valley.

Tune in at 5:00 p.m. tonight for more on the story.

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