Coverage dated December 21, 2023 to December 22, 2023
Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
Headline from Anchorage Daily News
High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, health officials said.
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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.
