Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
Sep 17, 2024 · COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) first identified in 2019. Flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. From what we know, COVID-19 spreads more easily than flu.
Respiratory Virus Guidance Update Frequently Asked Questions
Sep 19, 2024 · New evidence has led to updated Respiratory Virus Guidance focused on COVID-19, flu, and RSV. CDC changed the "isolation" period for COVID-19; the updated recommendations end the "stay home" period based on symptoms and not testing.
2024-2025 Respiratory Disease Season Outlook | NCIRD | CDC
Aug 30, 2024 · What CDC knows. Every winter, the U.S. hospital system prepares for an increase in illnesses, emergency department visits and hospitalizations caused by COVID-19, flu, and RSV. COVID-19 has added substantial disease burden to the respiratory season as well as during the summer; with a significant wave of COVID -19 activity happening this summer.
Respiratory Virus Activity Levels | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC
3 days ago · Emergency department visits for COVID-19 are elevated. Nationally, influenza test positivity is stable at 18.6%. COVID-19 test positivity has remained stable at 6.9%. RSV test positivity increased to 11.6%. Nationally, wastewater viral activity levels for COVID-19 and influenza A are at high levels.
CDC warns of 'high' respiratory virus activity as cases increase …
Dec 30, 2024 · Respiratory illness activity – a measure of how often conditions like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus are diagnosed – is currently "high" in the United States, according to an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for Covid-19, moving away …
Mar 2, 2024 · People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and...
Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 50 ...
Dec 20, 2024 · • CDC estimates that there have been at least 1.9 million illnesses, 23,000 hospitalizations, and 970 deaths from flu so far this season. • CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. 1 …
CDC Releases New In-Season Estimates for COVID-19 and RSV
Dec 19, 2024 · SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to cause serious illness, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be dangerous for infants and older adults. Using a model similar to one developed for flu, CDC is sharing in-season COVID-19 and RSV disease estimates for numbers of medical visits, hospitalizations, and deaths.
2020-2021 Flu Season | Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
COVID-19 mitigation measures such as wearing face masks, staying home, hand washing, school closures, reduced travel, increased ventilation of indoor spaces, and physical distancing, likely contributed to the decline in 2020-2021 flu incidence, hospitalizations and deaths.
Aug 31, 2020 · Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.