Since the end of the US public health emergency for Covid-19, surveillance has been significantly reduced. Individual case counts are no longer reported, and severe outcomes are estimated through population samples. Despite limited data, trends indicate a consistent increase in infections. Click here for article.
Covid-19 infections are rising in at least 38 US states, with notable surges in the West and South.
Wastewater surveillance suggests ongoing viral activity, although levels remain relatively low.
The emergence of FLiRT variants like KP.3 and KP.2 has contributed to increased transmission and evasion of immune responses.
The FDA has recommended updating Covid-19 vaccines to target the current dominant strains, with new vaccines expected by late summer to protect against upcoming waves.
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