This California COVID surge is stronger, longer-lasting than expected, surprising experts
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KP.3.1.1 seems to be the most adept at transmission, and it's the one that people think will continue to take over, not only in the United States, but...around the world.
California's summer COVID surge is fairly robust and long-lasting, with coronavirus levels in sewage remaining high for eight consecutive weeks, indicating a significant impact different from last summer.
While hospitalizations remain lower than previous summertime spikes, there is a concerning uptick in hospitalizations and emergency room visits, with clinics overwhelmed by high numbers of infected patients, reflecting a serious ongoing situation.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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