Respiratory virus activity remains 'high' in US and will 'continue for several more weeks': CDC
01/22/25 at 03:00 AM
Respiratory virus activity remains 'high' in US and will 'continue for several more weeks': CDC
ABC News; by Mary Kekatos and Youri Benadjaoud; 1/20/25
Respiratory viruses are continuing to spread across the United States, sickening millions of Americans. Overall respiratory illness activity -- including flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- continues to be listed as "high" nationwide and is causing people to seek health care "at a high level," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Jan. 17, two states -- Hawaii and New Hampshire -- are listed as having "very high" activity while another 15 states are listed as having "high" activity, CDC data shows.