CDC Reports 5th Consecutive Week of Rising COVID Hospitalizations, Still 3 Times Lower Than Last Year

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US have been rising for the fifth consecutive week, according to the CDC. However, hospitalizations remain three times lower than the same time last year. Experts suggest that most people should wait for the updated COVID-19 booster shots, expected to be available in mid-to-late September, to maximize protection against newer variants.