Chicago has been blanketed with up to five inches of snow, marking the snowiest start to winter since 1978. With a total of 17.1 inches this season, residents are bracing for more snow and changing temperatures ahead.
As respiratory virus cases rise, many areas in the US are reinstating face mask mandates, especially in healthcare settings. Experts warn that this winter could see a 'quad-demic' resurgence as flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus circulate.