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health12 days ago•2 min saved

Late-summer surge: COVID cases rise across 48 states, map shows

CDC data through Aug. 26 show COVID-19 infections rising in 48 states, with overall levels still very low but a clear late-summer uptick; Iowa did not report data, while Rhode Island and Washington, DC remained steady. Wastewater monitoring points to higher activity in the South and West (Texas at very high, Mississippi high, several states moderate), consistent with a recurring summer surge driven by behavior, environment and waning immunity.

via USA Today|

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health2 years ago•6 min saved

Comparing the January COVID Surge to Previous Spikes

The current surge of COVID-19 in the United States is difficult to quantify due to limited surveillance data, with some experts citing wastewater tracking to claim it as the second-highest surge of the pandemic. However, caution is advised in interpreting this data, as it may not directly correlate to the number of cases. Hospitalization data shows a decrease compared to last winter, possibly due to changes in testing practices and higher vaccination rates. While the virus may be peaking in wastewater, it's important to continue monitoring trends and take precautions, especially for those at higher risk for severe illness.

via The Washington Post|

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CDC Introduces Innovative Wastewater COVID Data Reporting System

The CDC has launched a new wastewater data tracking dashboard called the National Wastewater Surveillance Program, which allows users to track local and national trends in COVID-19 viral activity, including by variant. In Denmark, Mycoplasma pneumonia infections have reached epidemic levels, with a significant increase in cases over the past five weeks. Argentina has reported a rise in cases and deaths from invasive group A streptococcal disease, prompting an alert from the Pan American Health Organization. A new study shows that the presence of group B strep in the placenta is linked to a higher risk of neonatal intensive care unit admission. Veterinary antimicrobial sales in Canada have slightly declined in 2022, with a decrease in sales for production animals and cats and dogs, but an increase in sales for pigs and aquaculture.

via University of Minnesota Twin Cities|

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