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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 as summer ends, with increases most notable in the South and West, according to CDC data and experts.
- The trend of rising cases in late summer is typical, with COVID-19 expected to peak again in fall and winter; current infection risk is relatively low but likely to increase.
- Common COVID-19 symptoms remain upper respiratory issues such as runny nose, congestion, sore throat, and fever, with more severe cases involving breathing difficulties.
- Low community immunity due to poor vaccination rates (only 17.5% of adults received the latest shot) and fewer recent infections contribute to increased vulnerability.
- Protective measures include improving air hygiene (ventilation, avoiding crowded spaces, wearing masks), getting vaccinated to prevent severe illness, and seeking timely testing and treatment like Paxlovid or Xocova after exposure.
