Several respiratory viruses might spread widely this fall; here’s how we should track them

October 9, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

As you might have guessed from the last couple weeks of National numbers posts, I am anticipating that the U.S. will see a new COVID-19 surge this fall, along with potential surges of the flu and other respiratory diseases. Here’s why it’s worth worrying about possible surges, and some thoughts on better tracking these viruses in the future.

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FAQ: PCR testing is still important, but it’s become harder to access

July 10, 2022.Reading time 17 minutes.

New York City has been closing PCR testing sites, even as the city faced a major Omicron resurgence this spring. The trends I found in a local story—and the pushback that the piece received from city health officials—are pretty indicative of the national state of COVID-19 testing right now.

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