"Respiratory Illness Triple Threat: COVID, Flu, and RSV Cases Surge Post-Holidays"

New Jersey is experiencing a post-holiday surge in respiratory virus cases, including COVID-19 and the flu, leading to increased emergency department visits and hospitalizations. The state's two largest hospital networks have reinstated mask mandates. While flu activity is high statewide, with the predominant strain being Influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, COVID-19 hospitalizations remain at a medium level, with the primary variant being HV.1. RSV cases are on the decline. No pediatric flu deaths have been reported this season.