Short Wave U.S. COVID Case Increases Unlikely To Become A Surge
Apr 27, 2022
Allison Aubrey, an NPR correspondent, dives into the recent rise in COVID-19 cases linked to Omicron sub-variants. She discusses the impact of recent court decisions on transportation mask mandates and how these changes affect vaccination efforts, especially for children. The conversation highlights optimistic data from wastewater surveillance indicating manageable virus levels and reassures listeners about immunity from vaccinations and past infections. Expect insights on navigating mask compliance in a shifting public health landscape.
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Current COVID Situation
- COVID-19 cases are rising, but hospitalizations remain low.
- This suggests increased immunity from vaccination and prior infection.
COVID-19 Variants
- The current rise in cases is attributed to Omicron subvariants BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1.
- The virus continues to evolve.
Immunity and COVID-19
- Increased population immunity is making us more resilient to COVID-19.
- A new study shows unvaccinated people who had COVID have durable protection comparable to vaccination.