As the holidays approach, the CDC reports that cases of COVID and the flu are on the rise.

Published Date: 27 Dec 2023

The U.S. should expect an increase in COVID-19 infections and the flu in the upcoming weeks. S. Health officials report that increases are being attributed to holiday get-togethers, an excessive number of people who have not received vaccinations, and a novel coronavirus strain that may be on the rise.

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