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The CDC reported an unusual summer uptick in respiratory viruses, including RSV and parainfluenza, which some experts attribute to "immunity debt." This theory suggests that prolonged masking and social distancing prevented the immune system from receiving necessary stimulation from common pathogens. Consequently, individuals are experiencing more severe symptoms from standard colds as society unmasks.
Scott Gottlieb Predicts Seasonal Respiratory Pathogen Cycles
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb predicted that while the spring and summer of 2021 may see a return to normalcy, COVID-19 will likely circulate as a seasonal respiratory pathogen. He suggested that precautions may need to return in December 2021, potentially replacing in-person holiday parties and board meetings with virtual alternatives.
