The CDC reports a troubling 'quad-demic' situation in the U.S., where influenza A, COVID-19, RSV, and high levels of norovirus are spreading concurrently. This has led to increased hospital strain and recommendations for staff to wear masks. The current respiratory virus season appears more active than last year, with flu activity peaking later than anticipated. Several states, particularly Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas, show the highest levels of flu cases, raising concerns among health experts about public safety in the face of these compounded health threats.
The surge follows what was a slow start to the respiratory virus season.
Flu activity is high or very high across 33 states and Washington, D.C., according to the CDC tracking of outpatient visits to health care providers for influenza-like illness.
The simultaneous threats are straining some hospitals to capacity and leading administrators to recommend masking among staff.
Predictions for this respiratory virus season were that we would see peak January 1 and that it would likely mirror previous respiratory virus seasons.
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