Summer is here and with it comes the seasonal rise in COVID cases. Many areas of the country are experiencing consistent increases in COVID-19 activity. COVID-19 test positivity, emergency department visits, and rates of COVID-19–associated hospitalizations are increasing, particularly among adults 65+ and in western states. Recent increases in activity level are from very low levels in May 2024, when they were lower than at any time since March 2020. CDC will continue to closely monitor trends in COVID-19 activity.
Increased traveling, mixing in crowds and being close together in the air-conditioning all lead to spread of disease.
Let’s all work together and keep illness minimal in Timber Valley. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer and stay home or wear a mask if you feel ill.
Learn more from this Scientific American article: COVID Rates Are Rising Again. Why Does It Spread So Well in the Summer?
Melinda Stanfield
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Thanks for the timely reminder, Melinda.