The "good news" is that whole COVID still has a higher rate of fatality than flu, the delta between the two has decreased. But the long term impact of COVID can't be understated. Again, I'm saying MORE caution with flu, not less caution with COVID, would be good. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Risk of Death in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 vs Seasonal Influenza in 2022-2023

This study uses data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs to assess whether SARS-CoV-2 remains associated with higher risk of death compared with seasonal