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Flu Cases Surge Past Covid-19 This Winter

3/5/2026

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  • Flu cases exceed Covid-19 infections in the U.S. for the second winter, with about 25 million flu cases since October versus 3–9 million Covid-19 cases.
  • Flu hospitalizations number about 330,000, while Covid-19 hospitalizations range from 96,000 to 170,000.
  • Deaths from both illnesses are similar, with flu at 10,000–30,000 and Covid-19 around 20,000.
  • Experts say higher flu activity may provide some immunity against Covid-19.