COVID cases increase in the US as summer arrives and authorities issue recommendations

Authorities Warn of Rising COVID Cases

Recommendations Issued for US Population as Summer Arrives

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COVID-19 cases have increased in several parts of the US with the arrival of summer.

Health authorities are issuing a recommendation to the population in response to this situation.

According to AP reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are recommending new vaccine doses for residents.

These new doses are expected to be administered in the fall, and health authorities are currently organizing the precise campaign.

COVID Cases Rise with Summer

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However, the urgency for these doses is not as strong as it was during the peak of the COVID pandemic years ago.

Health authorities assure that most Americans already have immunity in their systems, either from having contracted the virus or from vaccinations.

It’s important to mention that deaths and hospitalizations due to COVID last month were at their lowest point since the pandemic began in the country.

But, it’s also noted that new variants of the virus are emerging, resulting in hundreds of COVID-associated deaths.

Cases Increase in Certain Areas

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Reports indicate that in June, with the start of summer, hospitalizations and positive COVID test results have increased.

The southern US is the most affected area by this situation.

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Lauren Ancel, from the University of Texas, stated that it’s unclear if a new COVID wave will occur in the summer as it has in the past.

She leads a study on the virus’s behavior and asserts that they will be closely monitoring what happens in the coming weeks.

A few weeks ago, a supposedly highly effective vaccine combining influenza and COVID doses was reported, which will be available in the fall.

Health authorities hope for an annual update of the virus doses so that residents get vaccinated every fall against respiratory diseases.

However, people are not showing up for their booster shots. According to the CDC, only a quarter of adults got their doses last month.

For children, the percentage is worse, dropping to 14%.

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