"Fluctuating Flu: Varied Intensity Across the US"

The flu virus is still lingering in the U.S., with some areas experiencing an increase in cases while others are seeing a decline. CDC data shows a national drop in flu hospitalizations, but high levels of respiratory illnesses in 23 states. The flu season has been relatively typical so far, with an estimated 22 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths. COVID-19 hospitalizations have not reached the same levels as flu, but the two illnesses seem to have peaked around the same time.