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COVID-19 news
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一句话看懂
COVID-19 is surging again in the US, especially in the South and West. The summer wave is milder, but new school years may push cases higher.
背景
COVID-19 activity is rising across the US, with the South and West seeing the most spread, and increases in the Northeast and Midwest. Despite the uptick, levels remain low and the wave appears milder than previous ones, with fewer hospitalizations and deaths. Experts recommend updated vaccines and note a new drug, Xocava, can reduce infection risk after exposure.
来龙去脉
- Aug 10, 2026A study published in Nature links severe COVID-19 to reactivation of dormant viruses like Epstein-Barr, potentially contributing to long COVID.
- Aug 13, 2026San Francisco reports highest COVID-19 levels since September of last year, with hospitalizations rising as schools prepare to reopen.
- Aug 14, 2026NPR reports a growing summer surge, with experts noting the virus is ticking up nationwide but still at low levels.
各方怎么说
- Expert
- Dr. John Brooks says the US is in a growing summer surge, ticking up pretty much everywhere.
- Official
- Clare Hannan of the Association of Immunization Managers urges people to get COVID and flu vaccines for themselves and their kids.
- Expert
- Dr. Peter Chin-Hong hopes fewer people will get seriously ill this year, but notes a major surge in hospitalizations is possible.
待核实
Claims that COVID-19 vaccines cause miscarriage are based on faulty interpretation of data and are disputed by health officials.