DETROIT – Coronavirus is still spreading in Michigan, but there are several other viruses circulating now, too -- and that’s creating a difficult situation for doctors, workplaces, schools and parents.
There has been a big increase in respiratory viruses in general, ranging from the common cold to COVID-19. The problem is that symptoms can appear to be very similar, and that means a lot of people need to get tested to determine if they have COVID or something else entirely.
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Here’s what other viruses have been spreading across Metro Detroit:
Wayne County
- RSV
- Hand, foot and mouth disease
- Seasonal allergies
- Bees, wasp, hornet stings
- Colds
- Sinus infections
Oakland County
- RSV
- Upper respiratory viruses
- Strep throat
- Mononucleosis
- Seasonal allergies
- Sore throat
Washtenaw County
- Respiratory viruses
- RSV
- Upper respiratory illnesses
Monroe County
- Seasonal allergies
- Respiratory viruses
Macomb County
- Viral illnesses
- Virus with fever
- Seasonal allergies
- Hand, foot and mouth disease
- Sinus infections
Overall, the hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices Local 4 spoke to have said they are seeing either an uptick or steady numbers of COVID-positive patients.
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