Flu is making a comeback in US after an unusual year off

"The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off, with flu hospitalizations rising and two child deaths reported.

Last year's flu season was the lowest on record, likely because COVID-19 measures — school closures, distancing, masks and canceled travel — prevented the spread of influenza, or because the coronavirusSOMEHOWpushed aside other viruses."

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/flu-making-comeback-us-unusual-year-off-81961642

I might red text fail this. Thought the "somehow" was pretty bullshit. TRUST THE SCIENCE! Then say, "somehow".