Summary
COVID-19 cases are increasing in some U.S. states, according to new data from the CDC. The CDC's tracking shows that while the virus is still a concern, it is spreading more in places like North Dakota, Michigan, and New York. This change could strain local healthcare systems and affect vulnerable people.
Key Facts
- The CDC reports that COVID-19 emergency department visits are increasing in some states.
- States with growing COVID-19 trends include North Dakota, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Maine.
- The CDC uses a model to predict case trends, where a value above 1 shows increasing infections.
- Eleven states show growing or likely growing COVID-19 infections.
- The CDC warns that holiday reporting might affect the data presented.
- The CDC no longer advises blanket COVID-19 vaccinations; decisions should be personalized.
- The agency expects hospitalization rates for COVID-19, flu, and RSV to be close to last season's peak levels.
