Story perspectives

COVID-19 Cases Surge as Flu Season Approaches

9/8/2025

50 8

Summary

Story summary

COVID-19 hospitalizations, ER visits, and deaths are increasing in the U.S. and Texas as flu season nears.
Federal guidelines restrict COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals 65 and older or those with specific health conditions.
Medical groups emphasize that anyone can suffer severe illness from COVID-19, despite new guidelines.
CVS and Walgreens require a checkbox confirmation for vaccine eligibility, but insurance coverage is unclear.
Experts advise flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older, particularly vulnerable groups.

1 of 1

Story summary

COVID-19 hospitalizations, ER visits, and deaths are increasing in the U.S. and Texas as flu season nears.
Federal guidelines restrict COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals 65 and older or those with specific health conditions.
Medical groups emphasize that anyone can suffer severe illness from COVID-19, despite new guidelines.
CVS and Walgreens require a checkbox confirmation for vaccine eligibility, but insurance coverage is unclear.
Experts advise flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older, particularly vulnerable groups.