This week in outbreaks

Flu season remains in full swing, COVID-19 cases on the rise, and some good news

According to recent data, influenza-like illness (ILI) has been on the decline for several weeks. In the week ending December 24, approximately 1 in 16 medical visits were related to ILI, compared to 1 in 13 earlier in December. Influenza-related hospitalizations and outbreaks in long-term care facilities have also decreased. These improvements are like…