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The 2020-2021 flu season is approaching in the United States and its timing couldn't be worse. The annual issue is kicking off as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause major problems across America. If both COVID-19 and the flu thrive at the same time, already overworked healthcare facilities will struggle to control both.

With this potentially toxic one-two punch of viruses on the way, Infection Control Today suggests infection interventionists turn to the following group of reliable online resources:

- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

- https://www.cdc.gov/flu

- https://www.who.int

- www.apic.org

- The websites of local health departments

It wouldn't be a bad idea for other professionals in the cleaning industry to take note of these resources, too. After all, facility managers, building service contractors and janitorial professionals will be battling both the flu and COVID-19.