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Hospital admissions for Covid in the UK have reached a 10-month high due to waning immunity and rising cases, prompting concerns about potential increases in severe cases and stressing the importance of booster vaccinations, especially as autumn approaches.
The United States is experiencing a summer surge of COVID-19 cases, although experts believe it will be less severe and shorter-lived than previous waves. Data from the CDC shows an increase in COVID-19 indicators such as hospital admissions and test positivity. Wastewater data suggests a plateau in transmission, but other pathogens like adenovirus and norovirus are also circulating at higher levels. The surge is likely driven by increased travel, indoor gatherings due to heat, and waning immunity. Experts recommend continued testing, wearing masks in crowded indoor settings, and waiting for the new XBB variant booster before getting vaccinated.