2023-08-01 17:43:55
Even though the pandemic seems like a thing of the past, COVID-19 cases are increasing in American hospitals.
The number of virus-related hospitalizations has increased by more than 12% in the past week. This is the second week in a row that we’ve seen the number of cases on the rise, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
As many as 8,035 people admitted to hospital have tested positive for COVID-19 in the United States, up from 7,165 the week before, according to CDC figures reported by CBS News.
It was also found that 0.92% of emergency room visits last week had a case of COVID-19. This is an increase compared to the last week of June when this average was 0.51%.
“COVID-19 rates in the United States are still near historic lows following seven months of steady declines. Early indicators of COVID-19 activity [visites aux urgences, positivité des tests et niveaux d’eaux usées] preceded an increase in hospitalizations seen last week,” CDC spokeswoman Kathleen Conley said in a July 25 statement.
Towards a summer outbreak?
Although the numbers are low, some might believe that a new wave of the virus is regarding to hit American territory. This was particularly the case in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
“The United States has seen increases in COVID-19 over the past three summers, so it’s not surprising to see a slight increase,” Ms. Conley pointed out.
However, data shows that it might be different this summer. Indeed, according to a collection of university and federal modellers, “the main period of COVID-19 activity is expected to occur in late fall and early winter over the next two years, with a median peak incidence between November and mid-January”.
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