The U.S. is experiencing a summer surge of COVID cases with emergency room visits and deaths from the virus all increasing.
The CDC says new coronavirus variants labeled FLiRT are now the dominant strains detected in the U.S. show emergency room visits increased more than 23% from June 16 to June 22 and death due to COVID was up 14.3% in recent weeks. The percent of all U.S. deaths from COVID remains low, however, at 0.8%, and all indicators remain far below past surges.
Experts attribute the upswing to a growth in FLiRT variants, which include KP.3, KP.2 and KP.1.1 or any others starting with KP or JN. FLiRT variants, all part of the omicron line, are the dominant variants across the U.S. with two – KP.3 and KP.2 - accounting for more than 50% of all current cases.“Viruses constantly change through mutation and sometimes these mutations result in a new variant of the virus.
“Unfortunately one of the most common COVID symptoms currently seems to be a sore throat with or without a mild fever,” infectious disease specialist Dr. Andreas M. Kogelnik, MD, PhD.,Current CDC guidance recommends people isolate until their symptoms are improving and fever is gone without the use of medication for at least 24 hours. After that, it’s recommended people take extra precautions for the next five days.
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