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Flu levels trended downward for the second straight week, as markers for COVID and RSV continue steady drops.
The patient was hospitalized earlier this month and has since recovered.
Advice includes optimizing HVAC systems and other steps to improve air quality and circulation.
Flu indicators declined last week, as COVID wastewater detections declined to the low level.
The study didn't specifically examine long-COVID outcomes, and the findings don't necessarily conflict with those of previous studies, the authors say.
Some states in the Central and Midwest regions are reporting high or very high flu activity.
Wastewater COVID detections last week declined from the high to the moderate level.
The latest round of free at-home tests began in November 2023 heading into the winter respiratory virus season.
A review and meta-analysis also finds no impact on length of stay in the emergency department, return visits, or hospitalization.
Flu is rising in central states, and COVID levels are highest but on the decline in southern states.
