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.

State and federal data show high levels of respiratory illnesses. Here's what to know about the illnesses circulating this winter, their symptoms and how to prevent them.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Flu and COVID-19 case counts are high and rising in most parts of the United States, according to recent data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). RSV case counts are also elevated in most states,

Respiratory viruses are on the rise in Brevard, though not at a rate higher than previous years, according to local health systems.

Respiratory diseases are on the rise in Oneida County and beyond. The county has provided tips to keep you and your family healthy.

The CDC reports that influenza A, COVID-19, norovirus, and RSV are on the rise this winter, with symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath making it difficult to distinguish between illnesses.