Hospitals across the country are overwhelmed by a spike in flu, COVID and RSV cases, with nearly 80% of hospital beds in use. Medical experts are warning of a potential jump in cases across the Tri-State Area following the holidays. AliBaumanTV reports.
labs, where scientists are using new technology to more quickly test and identify viruses."It is likely that we'll see an increase in emergency department visits, urgent care visits, in the days and weeks following the school break," said Matthew Harris, medical director for crisis management at Cohen Children's Medical Center.
Experts say they know people are sick of hearing the same advice, but truly the best ways to stay healthy this season are to get vaccinated for both COVID and the flu, and to wear a mask if you're around a lot of people. There is one holiday present coming for parents and doctors. The Biden administration announced Wednesday it is releasing more doses of Tamiflu to states through the strategic national stockpile in hopes of lessening the strain on the health care system.
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