COVID-19 and Flu Surge Simultaneously Across US

Despite the surge, fewer patients require intensive care compared to last year, and coinfection appears to be rare.

COVID-19 and flu are surging simultaneously across the US, with the peak of the season yet to come.
Data suggests that this winter could see the highest number of coronavirus infections occurring during any given week since the first Omicron wave began in fall 2021.
Despite the surge, the number of people becoming seriously ill remains lower than last year, with fewer critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring intensive hospital care.
Coinfection with COVID-19 and flu appears to be rare, with only 3% of people hospitalized with the flu also testing positive for COVID-19 last year.
Experts stress the importance of getting updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines to limit the risk of getting or developing severe complications from these illnesses.