Public health expert Michael Hoerger warns of a potential surge in COVID-19 cases due to 'silent transmission', noting, 'There's a good chance that a lot of people are going to get sick in the next couple of weeks and be unaware of it.' Most individuals aren't tracking CDC data, leading to a lack of awareness in the general populace about the ongoing wave.
The CDC emphasizes a shift in focus from individual case tracking to monitoring wastewater and test positivity rates. Recent wastewater data shows a national increase from 'low' to 'high', indicating significant viral activity return, particularly in states such as Arizona, Kentucky, and Massachusetts.
The dominant variants like XEC and KP.3.1.1 are spreading quickly, causing mild symptoms in many cases. However, for high-risk individuals, the potential for severe outcomes remains a concern, alongside the complicating factor of long COVID-19.
The CDC's updated vaccinations are crucial, targeting the KP.2 variant, which is anticipated to strengthen public immunity against the ongoing threats from these new variants. Experts encourage individuals to seek vaccination amid the rising COVID-19 levels.
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