While many health experts believe another coronavirus surge is just a couple of weeks away, one Bay Area epidemiologist expects the surge may look very different here compared to other parts of the country.
UCSF Epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford says with the high vaccination rates, he’s hoping the Bay Area will actually continue to see numbers decline even though the Omicron subvariant is already circulating in our community.Tests of wastewater in the South Bay have detected BA.2, mostly in Palo Alto and Gilroy.
BA.2 is the subvariant that is responsible for the latest surge in countries like the United Kingdom and the concern is its may be a signal of what’s to come for the US.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Here's what Europe's omicron BA.2 COVID surge means for the Bay Area'I think it's inevitable in the year timeframe...I think we should be prepared for this to be a winter time disease like influenza that we see every winter.'
Read more »
What Staying in Daylight Saving Time Year-Round Would Mean for the Bay AreaChristmas mornings that are still dark? Kids waiting for the bus with no sun? Both possible, but look on the bright side: No more depressingly early sunsets
Read more »
Temperature whiplash on tap for SF Bay Area as heat event loomsAn early season heat wave is on the horizon for the next week.
Read more »
Bay Area Woman Heads to Poland to Help Ukrainian RefugeesMillions of Ukrainian refugees have fled from their own country as Russia’s attacks intensify.
Read more »
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red TapeMany in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
Read more »