Coronavirus Watch: Flu may be coming back with a vengeance
After a two-year hiatus, the flu may be back this season – and with a vengeance.
The Southern Hemisphere, currently in its flu season, already shows cases surpassing pre-pandemic levels, prompting health experts to worry about what’s in store for Americans this year.
As the nation awaits an omicron-targeting COVID-19 booster in the fall, experts hope people don't forget about flu vaccinations.
Read more from reporter Adrianna Rodriguez here.
It's Thursday, and this is Coronavirus Watch from the USA TODAY Network. Here's more news to know:
The Indian capital of New Delhi reintroduced public mask mandates Thursday, including fines for noncompliance, as COVID cases continue to rise across the country.
Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, announced on Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
The WHO's latest pandemic report released Wednesday found the number of COVID deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable.
See our COVID-19 resource guide here. See total reported cases and deaths here. On vaccinations: About 79% of people in the U.S. have received at least one vaccine shot, and about 67% are fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
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