As the United States enters a third fall with COVID-19, the virus for many is seemingly gone or at least out of mind. But for those keeping watch, it is far from forgotten as deaths and infections continue to mount at a lower but steady pace. What does that mean for the upcoming months? Experts predict different scenarios, some more dire than others with one more encouraging.
New vaccine-escaping variants could take root in the US; a potential COVID-flu combo could test the health system; and vaccines and treatments could remain underused putting the brakes on immunity.