National officials attribute increased viral activity to COVID-19 protocol

  • CDC FluView shows that Texas is considered “very high” in flu activity for the week ending Dec. 3. COURTESY PHOTO | CDC WEBSITE
    CDC FluView shows that Texas is considered “very high” in flu activity for the week ending Dec. 3. COURTESY PHOTO | CDC WEBSITE
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a high number of flu-like illnesses this season, and officials believe the surge of viral activity may be directly connected to COVID-19 protocols. During a press briefing Dec. 5, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said RSV and flu are higher than normal, while there also are heightened levels of COVID-19 nationally....

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