Current Flu and COVID Trends: What You Need to Know

The CDC reports that flu and COVID-19 activity remains low across the U.S., with flu cases just beginning to rise slightly among children. This year's flu season appears to be aligning more closely with pre-pandemic patterns, unlike the early surges of previous years. COVID-19 trends are also lower than last year, with minimal emergency room visits and low virus levels in wastewater. However, other respiratory illnesses like Mycoplasma pneumoniae and pertussis are on the rise. Experts suggest that population immunity and vaccination may be influencing these trends.