COVID cases climb as flu surges: Check out US States reporting the biggest increases

As the holiday season and peak travel approach, COVID-19 cases are climbing across the US, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. This surge, fueled by the XFG variant and increased indoor gatherings, coincides with a sharp rise in flu cases. While overall levels are lower than past winters, wastewater data indicates growing viral activity, prompting health officials to urge caution.

COVID cases climb as flu surges: Check out US States reporting the biggest increases
As the holiday season and peak travel approach, COVID-19 cases are climbing across the US, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. This surge, fueled by the XFG variant and increased indoor gatherings, coincides with a sharp rise in flu cases. While overall levels are lower than past winters, wastewater data indicates growing viral activity, prompting health officials to urge caution.