The most intense viral 'blizzard' is expected for all of January.
Wild and wooly claims are being made including half of child infections having/getting long haul along with hospital staff shortages 20-40% compared to the last surge. Half a million new cases in a day is the most recent report for the US. Such numbers can not be sustained but it hasn't turned around yet. Testing issues along with dire news is producing new policies like not allowing Universities to not allow students off campus to go out on weekends. Mass new year's eve celebrations are being changed. A blowback of some sort can be expected imo. It may be the best of times with new medications but it is the worst of times for some.