In the Northeast, BA.2 accounts for more than 84% of COVID-19 cases that have undergone genomic sequencing, more than any other region in the country, according to the CDC.
Rhode Island currently has the highest seven-day case rate at 172.4 cases per 100,000 people. This is nearly three times higher than the national rate of 59.4 cases per 100,000 people.
Other Northeastern states seeing increases include Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Maine and Connecticut.increase by 64%, the CDC data shows. He suggested states that were able to have better control of cases earlier may currently be more vulnerable to infections. Another reason Northeastern states may be seeing case increases is due to the lifting of mask and vaccine requirements, the experts said.
However, the experts warned the true number of cases could be even higher as some states shift their COVID-19 testing strategy.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
COVID-19 cases rising in Northeast, partly fueled by BA.2, experts say
Les mer »
Covid-19: Three Covid-related deaths and 632 casesThe total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in NI since the start of the pandemic is 3,367.
Les mer »
Covid-19: Three Covid-related deaths and 562 casesThe total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in NI since the start of the pandemic is 3,364.
Les mer »
Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate after sharp increase in COVID-19 casesConfirmed COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia have risen more than 50% in 10 days, the threshold at which the city’s guidelines call for people to wear masks indoors.
Les mer »
Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases riseHealth officials cited a rise in COVID cases as the reason that the city is reinstating the mask requirements for indoor public spaces.
Les mer »