From October 2019 to April 2020, the CDC estimates that there were between 39 million and 56 million flu illnesses.<br />Between 410,000 and 740,000 people were hospitalized, and between 24,000 and 62,000 people died due to flu-related causes.<br />The US healthcare system is nearing its breaking point from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.<br />But CDC Director Robert Redfield says if a second wave of the outbreak occurs simultaneously during the next flu season, things could get even worse.<br />If so, Redfield warns things could get even worse.<br /><br />Gizmodo reports Redfield says officials at both the state and federal levels should be preparing for the coming months.<br />He added they should continue encouraging social distancing protocols, and to be especially vigilant about getting flu shots.
