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After an initial surge at the start of the season, flu cases are now declining in many parts of the US

Week saw six times more hospitalizations than a comparable week over the last decade. so we have not really been ready for this kind of severe onslaught of not just flu but obviously also we're still deep inside this on going covid pandemic and also rsv and particularly for little kids. so we've not been fully prepared for this. >> flu cases have eased across much of the country in the past week. now is that just because we're in between holidays? do you expect to see another surge once this holiday week is over? >> well, you know, today is a joyous day. let's have a little optimism. over the ...

We're in between holidays? do you expect to see another surge once everyone has finished socializing? >> this is what happened before covid, as well, that we saw viral illnesses peak in the winter, and things got worse after lots of celebrations, and people traveling and coming together. so i would not be surprised. in fact, i think we should expect to see viral illnesses incross after the holidays. and my reminder to people as they gather, remember what happens after the holidays matter, as well. if you are going to be seeing vulnerable people after a large gathering, make sure you get tested...

But if you have any questions, if you are worried about this infection, always make sure you seek care. urgent cares are also during during the holiday weekend. >> my best friend's grandmother would say have a hot toddy, that will help cure your cold. it felt like it worked, i don't know. >> absolutely, yes. >> can i ask you about what's happening with flu cases? we are seeing that the numbers are easing across the united states in the past week. is there a reason for that? or should we expect kind of a surge once everybody has gotten together for the holidays for christmas and hanukkah and th...

And cases of the flu and rsv are still hitting familis hard. >> reporter: covid cases are climbing across the country. tonight, recorded infections topping 100 million. that number likely far higher due to unreported at home testing. hospitalizations and deaths are up too. >> holidays actually represent a superspreading event. what we want to do is make sure we're reducing to limit a possible surge in january. >> reporter: flu cases still high but declining in most areas. and cases of rsv that have hit children hard also are leveling off. but as millions travel and gather, some families facing...