Williamsport, Pa. — Mask-wearing, handwashing, distancing from others, and avoiding large gatherings have all become the “new normal” for Americans. Some have adapted these habits with enthusiasm, others grudgingly, but the fact is, we’ve all changed our habits.
The good news is that adherence to the COVID-19 rules might paint a more positive picture going into flu season.
“While we’re preparing for the simultaneous challenges of a flu epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic, we are becoming increasingly optimistic this flu season will be mild,” said Rutul Dalal, MD, medical director, Infectious Diseases, UPMC in the Susquehanna Region.
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