COVID-19 Surge: Florida Leads in Moderate Hospitalization Rates, B.C. Sees Spike Ahead of Fall Season

Florida is experiencing a higher proportion of counties with moderate COVID-19 hospitalization rates compared to other states, with 43 out of 67 counties reporting moderate levels of weekly new hospital admissions. While hospitalizations have increased since July, experts note that many cases are not as severe as in previous years, and some patients are testing positive for COVID-19 while being admitted for other reasons. Factors contributing to the increase include indoor gatherings without masks and the presence of variants. Experts suggest that getting a booster shot can help prevent severe illness and hospitalization, although it does not guarantee protection against infection.