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The Traditional Respiratory Virus Season Hasn’t Started, but Covid Is Already Climbing
Health officials say seasonal travel and school reopenings are helping drive the increase, while an updated vaccine is expected in September.
- The CDC reports that COVID-19 transmission is rising nationwide as summer ends, with activity increasing in all 50 states and the South and West experiencing the biggest increases.
- Stanford University-run monitoring program WastewaterSCAN shows high SARS-CoV-2 levels nationwide, detecting an upward trend over the past 21 days driven by seasonal patterns, summer travel, and the start of the school year.
- Dominant strain XFG.1.1 accounts for roughly 22 to 40 percent of cases, while testing helps distinguish COVID-19 from the flu or common cold since symptoms often overlap.
- The CDC recommends isolating until fever-free for 24 hours without medication. FDA-approved Xocova prevents infection after exposure, while Paxlovid reduces severe illness risk if taken early.
- Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to become available in late September. Under the Trump administration, the government recommends those 6 months and older consult a healthcare provider about vaccination.
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