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Winter Surge: Respiratory Viruses Alarm Experts Nationwide

1/1/2025

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As winter deepens, health experts sound the alarm over a surge in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus. Memphis is seeing a troubling rise in cases, especially among schoolchildren. With the new XEC variant fueling a nationwide spike, experts urge everyone to embrace preventive measures like hand-washing and masking to stay safe.

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As winter deepens, health experts sound the alarm over a surge in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus. Memphis is seeing a troubling rise in cases, especially among schoolchildren. With the new XEC variant fueling a nationwide spike, experts urge everyone to embrace preventive measures like hand-washing and masking to stay safe.