Topic: Seasonal Virus

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.

CBS News reports on a peak in the flu season, highlighting school closures in Missouri and pediatric influxes in New Jersey. The hosts criticize a specific segment featuring a woman who tested negative for the flu but still pledged to get the vaccine. They characterize the reporting as blatant promotion for the pharmaceutical industry rather than objective news.