Summer Covid-19 surge hits US, new variants driving infections
Summary: A summer wave of Covid-19 has hit the US, with infections rising in at least 38 states. New variants are driving the surge, with FLiRT variants like KP.3 and KP.2 causing over half of new infections. The FDA endorsed updating vaccines to target the KP.2 strain. CDC recommends updated Covid-19 vaccines for the 2024-25 season for everyone aged 6 months and older. Flu and RSV levels are currently low.
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