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The county also has elevated levels of respiratory illnesses COVID, RSV and norovirus.

The tent is set up outside the hospital’s emergency room to hold patients awaiting testing or treatment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the level of respiratory illness in Indiana is high.

Levels for Norovirus, or stomach flu, in particular are at an all-time high.

Two studies released by the CDC say the flu vaccine was effective at preventing hospitalization during the 2022-2023 flu season.

IU Health Bloomington Hospital treated fewer than 20 flu cases in the last two weeks, according to a spokesperson. The hospital has seen an increase in COVID-19 patients.

It is possible to get COVID, RSV and the flu at the same time, also known as the ‘trifecta.’

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) confirmed its first two flu deaths Thursday and is urging Hoosiers to get vaccinated.

The Centers For Disease Control is investigating an increase in Strep diagnoses–and doctors nationwide also are reporting more flu infections this season.

Originating from a financial struggle to accommodate for a surge of adults requiring inpatient treatment for COVID-19, seasonal viruses increase the shortage of pediatric hospital beds.