COVID-19 cases continue to rise in largest summer wave
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported significant increases in the rates of COVID-19 infections during the summer months.
The agency revealed there has been a surge in cases in the United States and across other parts of the world since June, as evidenced by wastewater data, according to an article published in NBC News. Despite high numbers of positive COVID-19 tests, the infection rate may be up to 20 times greater than the reported cases.
As of August, the western and eastern United States — including states like Texas, California, Florida and North Carolina — are experiencing the highest levels of the virus. The CDC indicated that factors such as more transmissible variants and soaring summer temperatures encouraging Americans to spend more time indoors may be driving the higher case numbers.
Some experts have proposed that cases will continue to rise until September. However, by that time, Americans are expected to have access to the new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the KP.2 strain. The CDC recommended that all Americans get vaccinated in October or November to protect themselves from infection during the anticipated winter surge in cases.
Read more: NBC News
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