New Omicron subvariant accounts for over 40 pct of latest COVID-19 instances in U.S.

There have been at the very least 20 million sicknesses, 210,000
hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths from flu thus far this season in
the US, in accordance with the newest estimates launched
Friday by the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention
(CDC), Development experiences
citing Xinhua.

Seasonal influenza exercise stays excessive however continues to
decline in most areas, in accordance with the CDC.

Over 18,800 individuals had been hospitalized because of flu within the United
States within the newest week ending Dec. 24, CDC information confirmed.

Fourteen influenza-associated pediatric deaths had been reported
this week, for a complete of 61 pediatric flu deaths reported thus far
this season.

The CDC urged the general public to get flu shot yearly to stop
an infection and severe outcomes.