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New Variants Fuel COVID-19 Resurgence: How to Stay Safe This Summer
As the summer season reaches its peak, the United States is witnessing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, driven by new variants and heightened travel activities. With hospitalizations up by 25% and deaths increasing by 17% since the beginning of June, according to the CDC, public health experts are sounding alarms. The emergence of two omicron subvariants, LB.1 and KP.3, is contributing to this increase, though experts like Dr. Philip Chan of Brown University suggest it may not yet constitute a new wave. 
As the summer season reaches its peak, the United States is witnessing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, driven by new variants and heightened travel activities. With hospitalizations up by 25% and deaths increasing by 17% since the beginning of June, according to the CDC, public health experts are sounding alarms. The emergence of two omicron subvariants, LB.1 and KP.3, is contributing to this increase, though experts like Dr. Philip Chan of Brown University suggest it may not yet constitute a new wave. -
New Covid-19 Variants Drive Summer Wave Across U.S., Experts Warn of Increased Infections
The anticipated summer wave of Covid-19 has arrived, with infections rising across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Covid cases are increasing in 39 states, with no significant declines reported anywhere in the country. This surge marks the beginning of a summer wave that experts had predicted. 
The anticipated summer wave of Covid-19 has arrived, with infections rising across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Covid cases are increasing in 39 states, with no significant declines reported anywhere in the country. This surge marks the beginning of a summer wave that experts had predicted. -
Experts Warn of Summer COVID-19 Uptick Amid Increased Travel
As the summer travel season peaks, health experts are observing a notable uptick in COVID-19 cases across the United States, with the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicating a rise in test positivity rates. This increase is primarily attributed to heightened travel activity and social gatherings, which have become commonplace during the summer months. 
As the summer travel season peaks, health experts are observing a notable uptick in COVID-19 cases across the United States, with the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicating a rise in test positivity rates. This increase is primarily attributed to heightened travel activity and social gatherings, which have become commonplace during the summer months. -
Rising COVID-19 Variant KP.3 Becomes Dominant Strain as Cases Increase
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that the new KP.3 COVID-19 variant has surged to account for 25% of new cases nationwide, making it the dominant strain in the United States. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that the new KP.3 COVID-19 variant has surged to account for 25% of new cases nationwide, making it the dominant strain in the United States. -
New FLiRT COVID-19 Variants Dominate U.S. as Vaccine Efficacy Wanes
The recent emergence of two COVID-19 variants, collectively referred to as FLiRT, has taken center stage in the U.S., accounting for a significant portion of new cases and introducing fresh challenges for public health officials and the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified these variants, KP.2 and KP1.1, as the dominant strains, overtaking the previously predominant JN.1 variant. 
The recent emergence of two COVID-19 variants, collectively referred to as FLiRT, has taken center stage in the U.S., accounting for a significant portion of new cases and introducing fresh challenges for public health officials and the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified these variants, KP.2 and KP1.1, as the dominant strains, overtaking the previously predominant JN.1 variant. -
Health Experts Question Validity of 'Long COVID' Term, Citing Unnecessary Fear
In a surprising development, government-backed medical researchers in Australia are calling for the term "long COVID" to be abandoned, arguing that it creates unnecessary fear and may hinder patient recovery. 
In a surprising development, government-backed medical researchers in Australia are calling for the term "long COVID" to be abandoned, arguing that it creates unnecessary fear and may hinder patient recovery. -
Experts Warn CDC's Streamlined Respiratory Virus Guidance Could Misrepresent COVID-19 Risks
However, this change has sparked concern among public health experts who worry that the CDC's attempt to treat COVID-19 like other common respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could misrepresent the risks associated with the virus. 
However, this change has sparked concern among public health experts who worry that the CDC's attempt to treat COVID-19 like other common respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could misrepresent the risks associated with the virus. -
White House Ends COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Close Contacts of Biden and Harris
The White House announced on Monday the lifting of the COVID-19 testing mandate for individuals in close proximity to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and their spouses. 
The White House announced on Monday the lifting of the COVID-19 testing mandate for individuals in close proximity to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and their spouses. -
New CDC Guidelines End 5-Day Isolation, Emphasize Symptom Improvement for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the cessation of its five-day isolation rule for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The updated guidance, reflecting a strategic pivot in managing the pandemic, now advises that individuals may resume normal activities once they exhibit symptom improvement and remain fever-free for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the cessation of its five-day isolation rule for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The updated guidance, reflecting a strategic pivot in managing the pandemic, now advises that individuals may resume normal activities once they exhibit symptom improvement and remain fever-free for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication. -
COVID Vaccines Associated with Uncommon Heart, Brain and Blood Disorders, Research Shows
COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca have been associated with rare but increased occurrences of certain heart, brain, and blood disorders. 
COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca have been associated with rare but increased occurrences of certain heart, brain, and blood disorders.
