Is COVID coming back? These US states are seeing a new surge in cases; here's what's driving it
COVID-19 infections are rising across the US as the summer wave gains momentum.
The United States is experiencing a new surge in COVID-19 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Infections are increasing or likely to increase in almost all states, with experts cautioning that susceptible populations may still face severe illness. The rise in cases has been observed in parts of the South and West, with a notable increase in wastewater samples from Hawaii and Mississippi.
The CDC attributes the summer increase to factors such as people spending more time indoors in air-conditioned spaces, more social gatherings, and the return of children to school. While the current surge does not resemble earlier pandemic waves, health officials warn that older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems remain at risk.
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