"Summer Covid Wave: What to Expect and Why Concern is Low"

As the U.S. heads into another summer with new Covid-19 variants, federal efforts to limit transmission have waned, and public interest has diminished. The CDC's relaxed guidelines and the end of free vaccine programs for the uninsured reflect a broader shift in how the virus is managed. While Covid-19 remains a threat, especially to the immunocompromised and elderly, the public and health authorities are treating it with less urgency, leading to fewer precautions and a return to pre-pandemic norms.