The latest COVID-19 wave in the U.S. appears to have peaked and started retreating, but concerns over a new variant are always lurking.
Data indicates the latest increase in COVID-19 activity was significantly lower – and significantly less dangerous – than the COVID-19 surges the U.S. saw early in the pandemic.
There are also concerns beyond just surviving a coronavirus infection, such as long COVID and the risks posed by reinfection .
Meanwhile, as is always the case with COVID-19, there’s the possibility a new variant could change everything.
Yet despite those changes, existing immunity from vaccines and previous infections still provides good protection,” the CDC said.
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