Scot Bertram, A leading national health expert says the U.S. should experience a more typical flu and virus season this winter.

–Monday December 4th 2023—

 

—Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — The Iranian-backed Houthis are claiming responsibility for attacks on three commercial ships in the Red Sea Sunday.  The USS Carney shot down several drones that officials say were launched from Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen, just a month after it shot down rockets and drones fired by Houthi militants.  U.S. Central Command said that the attacks represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security.

 

 

Two—  The strike at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino is over after 47-days.  The union has ratified the contract with the casino after they voted down a tentative deal last month.  The Detroit Casino Council says it includes an immediate 18-percent pay raise on average and has the largest-ever wage increases. 

 

 

And number three — A leading national health expert says the U.S. should experience a more typical flu and virus season this winter.  Speaking on CBS' Face the Nation, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the level of RSV and flu cases is abating, compared to epidemic numbers in past years.  He added the number of COVID cases are down from past years.