Becker's Healthcare September 12, 2023
Hospitalizations in the U.S. for COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus — collectively referred to as a “tripledemic” — are expected to peak at the end of January, according to the latest forecast from life science analytics company Airfinity.
As COVID-19 cases increase nationwide, here is what ASCs need to know about the upcoming simultaneous peak season of COVID-19, the flu and RSV:
• The modeling predicts there will be around 57,000 weekly admissions at that time, compared to last year’s winter peak of around 80,000. While lower than last year, the respiratory viruses’ combined burden on hospitals is still predicted to be worse than pre-pandemic.
• The forecasting anticipates total admissions for the viruses will reach...
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