Flu Appears to Be Next Excuse for Mask Mandates - Heartland Daily News
Some states are setting their mask mandates in stone, requiring future legislative action to undo them
Due to incomplete information, the CDC relies on a mathematical model to estimate the flu burden on the population. Most people who get the flu never report it or are tested for it unless they are hospitalized. The CDC also relies on collaboration with state, local, and territorial governments, adding complexity and room for error when more resources are focused on COVID-19.