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COVID Is Spreading In These Regions Right Now - Here Are The Symptoms To Watch For
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Key Points:
- COVID-19 infections are rising or likely rising in all 50 U.S. states, with the South and West seeing the most significant increases as summer ends, according to CDC data.
- Experts note that while current case levels are lower than last year’s peaks, seasonal trends typically show COVID-19 surges in September-October and again in winter.
- Low community immunity due to poor vaccination rates (only 17.5% of adults received the latest COVID shot) and reduced infection-derived immunity contribute to increased vulnerability.
- Preventive measures recommended include improving air hygiene (ventilation, avoiding crowded spaces, mask-wearing) and vaccination to reduce severe illness and long COVID risk.
- New antiviral treatments like Paxlovid and Xocova can help those infected or recently exposed, especially high-risk individuals, by reducing illness severity and preventing infection if taken promptly.
