Is COVID-19 Becoming Seasonal? Experts Weigh In
Fall has arrived, bringing with it the flu season and concerns about rising COVID-19 cases. Experts are unsure if COVID-19 is becoming a seasonal virus due to the different patterns observed in recent years. Factors such as societal behavior and immunity levels play a role in the apparent seasonality of the virus. As our immunity to the virus improves, the time between winter and summer surges may lengthen. Vaccine acceptance and booster shots also influence the likelihood of a winter surge. Developing an infrastructure to predict and prepare for COVID-19 outbreaks would enhance our ability to respond effectively.