Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:45pm on 06 Jan 2024,Saturday Health & Wellness
The flu and Covid infections surge in the US post-holidays, with 38 states reporting elevated respiratory illnesses, including fever and cough. CDC data reveals a rise in flu cases, expecting the elevation to persist. Although moderate, interpreting holiday-related flu reports is complex. Flu shots match the prevalent strain. Since October, 10 million flu cases, 110,000 hospitalizations, and 6,500 deaths are reported. Covid-19 hospitalizations haven't surged like flu, but cases rise. The CDC notes a new variant, JN.1, dominating cases, but its severity remains uncertain. Experts, including Lauren Ancel Meyers, anticipate uncertainties in the ongoing Covid-19 surge.
