"COVID Cases Surge Nationwide, Wastewater Data Shows 'Very High' Levels"
TL;DR
COVID-19 cases are rising in 45 states, with 26 states experiencing "very high" or "high" levels, according to the CDC. The omicron strains KP.3 and KP.2 are the dominant variants, and the FDA has advised developing boosters targeting KP.2 for the fall. Despite the surge, hospitalizations and emergency room visits remain low. Symptoms of the new variants are similar to previous strains, including sore throat, cough, and fatigue.
- COVID surge grows as cases in 26 states now ‘very high’ and ‘high,’ CDC says MassLive.com
- California hits ‘very high’ COVID levels as virus in wastewater jumps significantly Los Angeles Times
- ‘Very high’ COVID levels detected in California’s wastewater, first since last winter KTLA Los Angeles
- Coronavirus levels spiking in wastewater in California, Florida and Texas as cases rise The Independent
- Mapped: Another hot COVID summer Axios
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