Cold and flu season is upon us as we near the winter months and holiday gatherings. New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald said the flu came early this year, and that means cases and hospitalizations are up. His department has rolled out a new dashboard that keeps close track of respiratory viruses, providing a visual snapshot of the spread of flu, COVID and RSV, with options to view the data by location and track trends over time. He also shared some tips for preventing the spread.
