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Where COVID-19 Is Spreading Right Now And The Most Common Symptoms
HuffPost • • health
Key Points:
- COVID-19 infections are rising across all 50 U.S. states, with the South and West seeing the most significant increases, according to CDC data and experts from Johns Hopkins and Northwestern Medicine.
- The virus typically peaks in late summer and again in winter, with symptoms mostly involving upper respiratory issues like runny nose, congestion, sore throat, and fever; severe cases may include difficulty breathing and cough.
- Low immunity due to poor vaccination rates (only 17.5% of adults received the latest COVID shot) and fewer recent infections contribute to the increased risk of disease as fall approaches.
- Protective measures include improving "air hygiene" by ventilating spaces, avoiding crowded areas, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated to reduce severe illness, hospitalization, and long COVID risk.
- If exposed or symptomatic, individuals should get tested, isolate if positive, and consult a doctor about treatments like Paxlovid for infection and Xocova for post-exposure prevention, especially for high-risk groups.
