What's happened
CDC statistics show a decline in key indicators for respiratory illness after the holidays, signaling a possible peak in the tripledemic of flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Why it matters
The decline in respiratory illness indicators after the holidays suggests a potential peak in the tripledemic, impacting public health measures and healthcare systems.
What the papers say
Axios reports a decline in key respiratory illness indicators, while Gulf News and The Independent highlight the increased transmission of COVID-19 and the prominence of the JN.1 variant globally.
How we got here
The holiday gatherings and the spread of the JN.1 variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month, resulting in nearly 10,000 deaths globally and a rise in hospitalizations and ICU admissions.
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