Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
- U.S. health officials anticipate an increase in flu and COVID-19 infections due to holiday gatherings, travel, and a new, more transmissible variant of the coronavirus.
- The omicron variant, accounting for approximately 20% of cases, is expected to reach 50% in the next two weeks. Vaccination rates for flu and COVID-19 are lower this year compared to last year.
- The CDC has urged healthcare providers to immunize patients against the trio of viruses and the Carolinas are experiencing high levels of respiratory infections in emergency rooms.
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COVID, flu spikes expected during holidays: CDC
Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. “Folks are traveling a lot more this season. T…
CDC warns flu-like illnesses will ramp up
NEW YORK — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily.
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Flu, COVID-19 Infections Rising in US, Could Worsen Over Holidays, CDC Says
new york — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. "Folks are traveling a lot more t…
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