Experiencing the Flu This Summer?

While summer is typically reserved for vacations and outdoor activities, it's not immune to the flu. Experiencing symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, and a runny nose during the warmer months might lead you to suspect the flu, but it's also wise to consider other illnesses such as COVID-19.

Dr. Jordan Wagner of USA TODAY emphasizes the difficulty in distinguishing between these illnesses due to overlapping symptoms. "It can be tricky since they share similar symptoms like fever, cough and fatigue," he explains. Wagner recommends diagnostic tests, such as rapid flu tests and COVID-19 tests, as reliable methods to identify the exact cause of the symptoms. He also stresses the importance of consulting a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment guidance.

North Korean Missiles: A 50-50 Success Rate 

North Korea recently conducted tests of two ballistic missiles, with one potentially failing and crashing before it could reach the ocean, as reported by South Korea's military and media outlets.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff expressed strong disapproval of the missile tests, stating, "We strongly condemn North Korea's missile launch as a clear provocation that seriously threatens peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."

The missile launches were detected early in the morning at 5:05 a.m. and 5:15 a.m., according to the South Korean military. The details of the launch were promptly shared with allies, including the United States and Japan, enhancing real-time communication and cooperation.