Health Officials on Edge as Tripledemic Cases Climb Alarmingly Across New York

Just days into November, New York is facing what public health experts had been warning about for months, a surge of the so-called “tripledemic.”

State data shows that cases of influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are rapidly climbing across New York. The New York State Department of Health reports that flu infections spiked 30 percent in just one week while RSV rose 24 percent during the same period.

Emergency departments are already feeling the pressure. The New York City Department of Health says visits for flu-like respiratory symptoms increased 20 percent over the past week, a sign that hospitals could soon be overwhelmed if the trend continues.

Long-term care facilities are also bracing for impact. According to the state’s report, 62 COVID-19 outbreaks were confirmed in nursing homes last month, along with 26 outbreaks in hospitals.

New York health officials say the triple threat is why they urged residents ahead of time to get vaccinated, stay home when sick, and avoid exposing vulnerable individuals to infection. With winter still ahead, health departments statewide are keeping a close watch on what could become an even more serious seasonal surge.

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Health Officials on Edge as Tripledemic Cases Climb Alarmingly Across New York