Despite some uptick in cases and hospitalizations, COVID is disrupting life less this winter compared to winters past. Why, and what does that mean as we enter 2023? Andy speaks with epidemiologist and ITB favorite Katelyn Jetelina, who offers an hypothesis for why new mutations are not wreaking havoc like Omicron did last year. She also breaks down the added dangers of flu and RSV and predicts the worldwide implications if China relaxes its zero COVID policies.

As an added bonus, today’s episode includes an important conversation from the "Voices From the Frontlines" series, featuring Donnie Nelson and Dr. Nona Yunzhu Mei discussing their work in palliative care and how their holistic approach guided them through the pandemic.

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Check out these resources from today’s episode: 

• Read Katelyn’s Substack piece about COVID-19 in China and global concern: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/covid-19-in-china-and-global-concern
• To listen to more stories from the Voices from the Frontline Series, visit allinforhealthcare.org
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