was finally available. >> just because this day is here, and it we have anticipated since early march, doesn't mean it's over. and it certainly does not mean we can let our guard down. >> we cannot let our guard down. and those glasses, right? that message still rings true because right now, we are in the middle of an opposite double surge of covid and flu cases. nbc's doctor puts it, gatherings are helping to contribute to the search. coviwill make it hospitalizations are up 20%. flu illnesses have reached 10 million nationwide up from 7 million just a week before. i want to bring in msnbc medical contributor to talk more about this. always a pleasure my friend. thank you for joining us on this. i don't think there is a person out there that doesn't have someone who is sick right now with covid, with flu, or with something unknown. and you know that all too often between the patients and the people that are constantly