These states have the highest COVID cases right now as "stratus" variant erupts
Summary
Twelve states in the United States have higher COVID-19 test positivity rates than other parts of the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The "stratus" variant of COVID-19 is spreading, and more cases are being seen across most states.Key Facts
- The CDC reported that COVID-19 positivity rates are higher in states like New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, which have a 12% positivity rate.
- The "stratus" COVID-19 variant now accounts for 14% of all U.S. cases.
- The CDC has upgraded COVID-19 wastewater viral activity nationwide from "low" to "moderate."
- The "stratus" variant may evade immune defenses, but current vaccines are still expected to work against it.
- The increase in cases comes as schools resume and a new wave of COVID-19 cases is anticipated.
- The World Health Organization has noted that the "stratus" variant might be more challenging for immune defenses to handle.
- There are no specific symptoms linked to the "stratus" variant, although reports suggest it may cause hoarseness.
- As of August 5, no U.S. state has reported a decline in COVID-19 cases.
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