EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics Are You Contagious? Check When You're Most Likely to Spread COVID, the Flu and Other Common Illnesses By Staff Thursday, December 26, 2024 6:09 AM This is when people are most likely to spread COVID, the flu and other illnesses. But how long are you contagious?Dr. Carla Garcia Carreno, Children's Medical Center Plano director of infection prevention and control, is already seeing upticks in RSV, COVID and flu in her area, she told CBS News. Luckily, there are ways to help prevent illness, including social distancing, washing our hands and getting vaccinated. But if you do end up coming down with something, here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday season. Head over to MedPage Today to read more about it.