Here's an excerpt from the Outbreak Outlook for February 12, from epidemiologist Dr Caitlin Rivers:
"Hmm, the Covid-19 picture is nuanced right now. The number of new weekly hospitalizations is declining at the national level and in all four regions, and for most age groups.
"However, there are some other signs that are worth noticing:
There is increased activity in the 5-24 age group, both in emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Wastewater concentration is rising again, driven primarily by increases in the Northeast.
Certain parts of the Southern region are seeing increasing hospitalizations for older adults. Specifically, HHS region 6, which spans New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
"The signs are very mixed, so there is no clear trend or pattern to indicate what will come next. I don’t have any reason to believe it is a new variant. For now my working assumption is that it’s just a temporary blip, but I will keep a close eye on trends in the weeks to come."
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Make sure you read the rest of her report, which also covers the flu, RSV, food recalls, our favorite stomach bugs, and other news.
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