Archive - Force of Infection

Outbreak Outlook - National - Nov 11

Covid and ILI remain low, but norovirus is high in some areas of the country.

Nov 11

Outbreak Outlook - National - Nov 4

Covid and ILI remain low, but norovirus is going around.

Nov 4

October 2024

Outbreak Outlook - National - October 28

We're in a bit of a lull, at least when it comes to ILI, Covid-19 and RSV. Enjoy!

Oct 28

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Oct 26 •

Outbreak Outlook - October 21

Covid-19 and ILI are low, stomach bugs are up

Oct 21 •

Regional editions begin Oct 28

News you can use for the upcoming flu season on Force of Infection

Oct 20 •

Outbreak Outlook - October 14

Covid-19 is quieting down, but colds and stomach bugs are increasing

Oct 14 •

Crisis Averted update & what’s next

A quick note on the new book

Oct 10 •

Outbreak Outlook - October 7

Influenza-like illness is still quiet, and Covid-19 continues to recede.

Oct 7 •

The cost of comfort in public health communication

Read my New York Times essay, the Wall Street Journal's review, and enter the giveaway before it ends on Friday

Oct 2 •

September 2024

Outbreak Outlook - Sep 30

We are entering a period of relative quiet, with flu activity low and Covid-19 steadily falling.

Sep 30

Outbreak Outlook - Sep 23

Flu still quiet, Covid-19 dropping. Dengue and H5N1 causing a stir. My book is coming out in 2 weeks.

Sep 23

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