A significant increase in COVID-19 cases has been observed in seven states across the US since last winter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these states are California, Arkansas, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas. Safety guidelines are in place, and residents are urged to follow them to minimize the virus's spread.
It was latest report that U.S. President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the cancellation of a campaign event in Las Vegas. This comes amid growing calls for him to reconsider his re-election bid due to his age.
Several States Record High COVID-19 Levels California, Arkansas, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas have reported very high levels of COVID-19 in their wastewater. Los Angeles, one of the country's most populous cities, has also seen a rise in cases, with Mayor Karen Bass testing positive for COVID-19, as reported by MSN.
Recent data from the country's health department shows that current COVID-19 levels are at 27% of last winter's peak. This data, analyzed over ten days ending on June 29, indicates a 17% increase in cases compared to the last recorded data on June 26.
The average daily cases have surged from 215 per day on June 26 to 307 per day by the end of the first week of July. The sudden rise in cases is attributed to two new COVID-19 variants. One of these variants, known as FLiRT, is highly transmissible, leading to a higher number of cases, although it does not cause severe illness.
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