Surge in Viral Infections in the US Post-Holidays

A surge in flu, Covid, RSV, and norovirus cases in the US post-holidays prompts return of mask mandates in certain states. Infections driven by increased mixing during holidays and weakened immune systems from Covid lockdowns. Experts predict peaks in January or early February, with highest norovirus cases since 2012 and RSV hospitalizations up nearly 40 percent in two weeks.