This winter at risk for triple whammy of COVID-19, flu and RSV

The state of Georgia and the Southeast have identified high levels of influenza activity this year. DPH reports the early activity indicates influenza A(H3N2) is the predominant influenza virus nationwide. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Georgia COVID-19 cases are continuing their upward climb again this week. And federal health officials are warning we could see a simultaneous surge in coronavirus, flu and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV over the upcoming winter holidays.  

The Atlanta-based United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring early spikes in seasonal flu activity and flu-related hospitalizations this year, with the Southeast as a major hotspot.

Georgia’s also continuing to report high and widespread levels of flu activity. The most recent influenza data show the state with a total of 246 metro area influenza hospitalizations.