A COVID summer wave has spread across most of the U.S., with Western states experiencing particularly high numbers of infections. Public health officials are concerned that increased travel and large gatherings during the summer will sustain these high infection rates. William Brangham discussed the situation with epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. Click here for article.
COVID-19 infections are rising across 45 states and territories, with high levels detected in wastewater samples.
Factors driving the increase include new variants, indoor gatherings due to hot weather, and waning immunity.
Although hospitalizations and deaths are increasing, they remain lower than previous summer peaks due to population immunity.
Current COVID vaccines provide significant protection against severe disease, but immunity wanes over time, particularly in older and immunocompromised individuals.
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