U.S. Covid hospitalizations rising as the new JN.1 variant and flu spread

COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing in US, rates are highest among oldest and youngest Americans COVID hospitalizations have been on the rise for nearly a month with rates highest among the oldest and youngest Americans, CDC data shows. ABC News ABC News

US COVID activity jumps as JN.1 expands, brisk flu and RSV levels continue | CIDRAP (umn.edu)

The proportion of JN.1 Omicron subvariant detections jumped dramatically last week, which could supercharge a rise in COVID-19 activity as the United States approaches its winter holiday weeks, according to updates (Friday) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Also, the CDC today reported more steady rises in flu activity, especially in the Southeast and South-Central regions, as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity across the nation remains elevated....