Doctors say COVID-19 is not the only concern this year. They are seeing a rise in cases of RSV and flu.
"2020 was a virtual Thanksgiving and this will be the first time everyone is back together, everyone is at the same dinner table," said Tyler Hoops of Bala Cynwyd. "So thankful for that and looking forward to it."
But as more people hit the road than we've seen in years past, there's also a huge spike in illnesses. According to the Action News Data Journalism team, weekly flu cases nationwide skyrocketed much earlier this season, doubling last year's peak. But it was not as high as pre-pandemic levels.
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