There’s no medication for norovirus. Instead, you’ll need to rehydrate as much as possible with water and other liquids. Seek help if you are dehydrated and notice you have a dry mouth and throat, aren’t urinating as much or feel dizzy when you’re standing up.

Infections of respiratory illnesses are on the rise, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease and Prevention. A map created by the CDC of Respiratory Illness Activity in each state shows that diagnoses in New York are high and continuing to grow.

Influenza A, COVID-19 and norovirus (stomach flu) are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there's a fourth "bug" the public should be aware of: respiratory syncytial virus. RSV causes cold-like symptoms and affects the breathing passages and lungs.

This fall saw an unusually high number of cases of “walking” or mycoplasma pneumonia, a mild pneumonia that typically causes a severe cough but less fatigue than more serious forms of the disease.

The latest confirmed hospitalization data shows notable increases of more than 30% in hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December.

The annual surge of respiratory viruses — flu, COVID-19 and RSV — is in full swing, straining health systems and sparking concerns across the city. With flu cases spiking by 70% in recent weeks and all three viruses actively circulating, health officials have urged residents to take precautions to protect themselves and vulnerable populations.