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New COVID Variant XEC Spreads Across U.S. and Europe, but Health Officials Urge Calm
A new COVID-19 variant, known as XEC, is spreading across the United States and Europe, drawing attention from health officials and researchers as they monitor its growth ahead of the winter season. The variant has already been detected in at least 25 U.S. states, with New Jersey, California, and Virginia reporting the highest number of cases. Labs in these states have confirmed over 100 infections, though the exact impact of this new strain remains uncertain. 
A new COVID-19 variant, known as XEC, is spreading across the United States and Europe, drawing attention from health officials and researchers as they monitor its growth ahead of the winter season. The variant has already been detected in at least 25 U.S. states, with New Jersey, California, and Virginia reporting the highest number of cases. Labs in these states have confirmed over 100 infections, though the exact impact of this new strain remains uncertain. -
FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines Amid Rising Cases: Here’s What You Need to Know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the latest COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, marking the third update to the vaccines since their initial rollout. The newly approved vaccines are designed to combat the evolving strains of the virus, particularly the KP.2 variant, a descendant of the highly contagious JN.1 strain that dominated last winter. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the latest COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, marking the third update to the vaccines since their initial rollout. The newly approved vaccines are designed to combat the evolving strains of the virus, particularly the KP.2 variant, a descendant of the highly contagious JN.1 strain that dominated last winter. -
U.S. Faces Largest Summer COVID Surge in Two Years: Health Experts Urge Caution as Cases Climb
As summer draws to a close, the United States is experiencing its largest surge in COVID-19 cases in at least two years, signaling the need for renewed vigilance and precaution. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a significant rise in viral activity, with levels in wastewater reaching the highest point for a summer surge since July 2022. This uptick, driven by new variants and waning immunity, has caught health experts and officials by surprise, prompting concerns about the months ahead. 
As summer draws to a close, the United States is experiencing its largest surge in COVID-19 cases in at least two years, signaling the need for renewed vigilance and precaution. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a significant rise in viral activity, with levels in wastewater reaching the highest point for a summer surge since July 2022. This uptick, driven by new variants and waning immunity, has caught health experts and officials by surprise, prompting concerns about the months ahead. -
COVID-19 Surges Across U.S. with ‘Very High’ Levels Reported in Majority of States
A growing number of U.S. states are grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 infections, as revealed by the latest wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, 27 states are experiencing "very high" levels of viral activity, while 17 others are reporting "high" levels. The western region of the country is particularly hard-hit, followed closely by the South, Midwest, and Northeast, highlighting a worrying trend of escalating virus transmission nationwide. 
A growing number of U.S. states are grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 infections, as revealed by the latest wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, 27 states are experiencing "very high" levels of viral activity, while 17 others are reporting "high" levels. The western region of the country is particularly hard-hit, followed closely by the South, Midwest, and Northeast, highlighting a worrying trend of escalating virus transmission nationwide. -
COVID-19 Drops to 10th Leading Cause of Death as U.S. Mortality Rates Decline
In a significant shift from the early years of the pandemic, COVID-19 has fallen to the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This marks a dramatic decline from 2022 when the virus was the fourth leading cause of death, and from its peak between March 2020 and October 2021, when it was the third leading cause. 
In a significant shift from the early years of the pandemic, COVID-19 has fallen to the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This marks a dramatic decline from 2022 when the virus was the fourth leading cause of death, and from its peak between March 2020 and October 2021, when it was the third leading cause. -
U.S. Admits Anti-Vax Propaganda Campaign in Philippines to Undermine China
The U.S. Defense Department has admitted to conducting a covert propaganda campaign in the Philippines aimed at discrediting China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. This admission, confirmed in a June 25 document and highlighted by a former top Philippine government official, underscores the extent of psychological operations employed by the U.S. during the pandemic. 
The U.S. Defense Department has admitted to conducting a covert propaganda campaign in the Philippines aimed at discrediting China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. This admission, confirmed in a June 25 document and highlighted by a former top Philippine government official, underscores the extent of psychological operations employed by the U.S. during the pandemic. -
CDC Reports 'Very High' COVID Levels in 21 States Amid New Variant Outbreaks
The United States is currently experiencing a significant summer surge of COVID-19, with the virus detected at "very high" levels in 21 states according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) wastewater monitoring system. The affected states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, along with the District of Columbia. 
The United States is currently experiencing a significant summer surge of COVID-19, with the virus detected at "very high" levels in 21 states according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) wastewater monitoring system. The affected states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, along with the District of Columbia. -
California Faces 'Very High' COVID Levels as Wastewater Data Reveals Surge
Coronavirus levels in California's wastewater have surged to "very high" levels for the first time since last winter, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This spike in viral presence in wastewater highlights a broader trend of increasing COVID-19 cases across the United States, raising concerns about a potential summer wave of infections. Coronavirus levels in California's wastewater have surged to "very high" levels for the first time since last winter, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This spike in viral presence in wastewater highlights a broader trend of increasing COVID-19 cases across the United States, raising concerns about a potential summer wave of infections. -
COVID-19 Summer Surge: New Variants Drive Rising Cases Across 39 States
As summer heats up, so does the spread of COVID-19 across the United States. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 39 states and territories. The newest highly transmissible variant, LB.1, is responsible for approximately 1 in 10 new cases. 
As summer heats up, so does the spread of COVID-19 across the United States. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 39 states and territories. The newest highly transmissible variant, LB.1, is responsible for approximately 1 in 10 new cases. -
COVID-19 Emergency Room Visits and Deaths on the Rise: What It Means for the U.S.
As the summer progresses, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown an uptick in COVID-19 emergency room visits and deaths across the United States. This trend, observed in the latest surveillance data, has reignited concerns about the ongoing impact of the virus, especially as it continues to mutate and spread. 
As the summer progresses, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown an uptick in COVID-19 emergency room visits and deaths across the United States. This trend, observed in the latest surveillance data, has reignited concerns about the ongoing impact of the virus, especially as it continues to mutate and spread.
