© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

What to know about this winter’s surge of viral illnesses

Season 2025 Episode 12 | 5m 00s

According to the CDC, the number of people going to doctors with illnesses the flu, RSV and COVID is surging. Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina joins John Yang to discuss why this year’s sick season is hitting Americans hard and what to know about other viruses in the headlines right now.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
What people in Iran are saying about the war and their government
Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce
Trump’s Iran strategy and rhetoric face scrutiny as Congress returns from recess
In rare public address, Melania Trump denies close relationship with Epstein
Anthropic’s powerful new AI model raises concerns about high-tech risks
Israelis mark Passover in shadow of war: 'We cannot celebrate together'
Ukraine faces military desertions as Russian invasion grinds through 5th year
April 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
News Wrap: NASA optimistic ahead of Artemis II reentry
Inside Chicago's innovative Steppenwolf Theatre Company as it marks 50 years

WKAR is supported by
Add Your Support
You might be interested in