U.S. Faces Surge in Holiday Illnesses
COVID-19, flu, norovirus, and RSV infections are rising across the U.S., with experts warning the situation may worsen as flu season peaks. Norovirus cases are at their highest since 2012, and RSV hospitalizations have jumped 40% in just two weeks.
The flu has already impacted 3 million people, causing 37,000 hospitalizations and 1,500 deaths. In response, hospitals in states like California and Illinois are reinstating emergency protocols. New York officials are urging the public to wear masks in crowded areas to help curb the spread.
