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Summer COVID surge: With infections growing in 47 states, these are the symptoms to watch for
Cleveland.com • • health
Key Points:
- COVID-19 cases are rising in 47 U.S. states over the past week, with the virus growing or likely growing in every state except Mississippi and Louisiana, where cases remain flat; Iowa did not report data.
- Despite the increase in cases, overall virus levels detected through wastewater testing and emergency room visits related to COVID-19 remain very low.
- The 13 states with the highest COVID-19 levels include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, Texas, and Washington.
- Experts note that the late summer COVID surge is part of a recurring pattern, with two waves typically occurring annually: one in summer and another in winter.
- Current COVID-19 symptoms remain similar to previous strains, with some patients experiencing more gastrointestinal issues; symptoms usually appear 3-14 days after exposure.
