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A pedestrian removes a protective mask worn as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus in Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

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A pedestrian removes a protective mask worn as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus in Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Matt Rourke/AP

COVID, RSV on the rise in the Chicago area

COVID risk is still low in our area, but with cases up, what can we expect during the winter months?

A pedestrian removes a protective mask worn as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus in Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Matt Rourke/AP

   

Hospitalizations are nowhere near past years, but the virus is still here. Plus, two new vaccinations to protect babies against RSV were approved this year, but rollout has been spotty.

Get current data here.

Reset gets insight into increase in cases, the state of vaccine access for COVID and RSV.

GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care

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