COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the United States, with a notable increase observed in the Gulf Coast region. Wastewater surveillance data from the CDC indicates a roughly 30 percent national increase in SARS-CoV-2 concentrations over the past month, while the Gulf Coast region has seen viral readings double since early June.
Public health officials view wastewater data as an early indicator, suggesting that reported cases and hospitalizations may increase in the coming weeks. This uptick is attributed to two Omicron subvariants, NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) and LP.8.1, which now account for a important majority of US cases. NB.1.8.1 is responsible for 43 percent of cases, while LP.8.1 accounts for 31 percent.
Contributing factors to this surge include warmer weather driving people indoors to air-conditioned spaces, increased summer travel, and potentially waning immunity among individuals who did not receive the fall booster. Health authorities are emphasizing the importance of prompt treatment for high-risk populations and encouraging sick individuals to stay home to mitigate the spread.
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