COVID, Flu, RSV Cases Finally Dropping

Cases of COVID, the flu, and RSV have been dropping and while health leaders say it’s a good sign, we’re not out of the woods yet. 

“We are seeing rates in our wastewater, and the number of people getting sick, are coming down for all three diseases,” said Dr. Sarah Rudman, Santa Clara County deputy health officer. 

Heath leaders say wastewater samples are one of the best indicators of future trends.

In the South Bay, hospitalizations are also down 30% from a month ago. 

“RSV peaked in November. Our flu numbers look like they peaked about a month ago and are heading in the right direction,” said Rudman. 

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