Source: Independent Institute
by Raymond J March
“Fall brings us pumpkin spice, college football, and seasonal illness. Although RSV and flu cases are increasing regionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others believe the worst of ‘flu season’ is behind us. Covid-19 is another story. Many expect the now endemic illness will eventually become seasonal like other respiratory viruses. This depends on when and how it continues to mutate. Fortunately, while positive cases are (slightly) increasing, severe cases (resulting in hospitalization and death) are decreasing, according to CDC data. However, water virus data collected by the same agency suggests COVID-19 infections may soon increase in some regions.” (11/25/24)