EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics Flu and COVID-19 Activity Are on the Rise By Staff Monday, December 16, 2024 6:09 AM COVID-19 activity is beginning to increase from low levels in some areas of the nation. Seasonal influenza activity continues to increase across the country. RSV activity is moderate and continues to increase in most areas of the United States, particularly in young children.COVID-19 activity, including wastewater levels, emergency department visits, and laboratory percent positivity, are beginning to increase from low levels in some areas of the nation. However, based on CDC modeled estimates of epidemic growth, we predict COVID-19 illness to increase in the coming weeks as it usually does in the winter.There is still time to benefit from getting your recommended immunizations to reduce your risk of illness this season, especially severe illness and hospitalization.CDC expects the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to work well for currently circulating variants. There are many effective tools to prevent spreading COVID-19 or becoming seriously ill. Head over to MedPage Today to read more about it.