Q&A of the Day – The truth about Florida's COVID-19 hospitalization rate

Published: Dec. 7, 2020, 5:22 p.m.

As I outlined from the onset of the flu season in September, it was always most likely that COVID-19 would take the place of the seasonal flu – for at least this year. With Florida’s flu spread rating ranking “minimal” according to the CDC’s flu map, while the COVID surge is occurring. It’s evident that’s the case. That’s why we should also understand that it’s likely cases won’t peak from the current surge in cases until mid-February. The average peak of flu season.