COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Bay Area are rising, but they are still manageable, health officials say.
"We’re just continuing to see a continued high level of transmission in the community," Santa Clara County Public Health Department Deputy Director Michael Balliet said.
The good news is health leaders say widespread vaccinations and treatments seem to be keeping the hospitalization numbers manageable. The bad news is with such infectious new variants, health officials really can't say when the uptick will end. "We continue to really encourage people to wear tight-fitting face coverings especially when they are indoors and to hold their events or gatherings outdoors where there is good ventilation," Balliet said.
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