Covid levels rising in much of U.S., with highest in West, CDC says
14 days ago
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- COVID-19 levels are rising in much of the U.S., with the highest levels in the Western region.
- Wastewater activity for COVID-19 has increased to a 'moderate' level nationwide, up from 'low' the previous week.
- States with high wastewater levels include Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah.
- Wastewater monitoring can detect virus spread earlier than clinical testing, indicating higher infection risk.
- COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 45 states, up from 40 states last week.
- Emergency room visits for COVID-19 have also increased compared to last week.
- Summer spikes in COVID-19 cases are now a recognized pattern, with decreasing hospitalizations and deaths each season.
- Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and immunocompromised, are still at risk of severe illness.