Episode 1615 • • 30:22 - 33:27
1615: Day One Dictator
CDC Reports Rising Respiratory Illness and COVID-19 JN1 Variant
The CDC reports high levels of respiratory illness activity across 15 states and New York City as holiday travel increases. Health officials are tracking the JN1 COVID-19 sub-variant, which accounts for 20% of current cases, while emphasizing the importance of seasonal vaccinations.