QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about a winter bump in COVID-19 cases?
New COVID-19 diagnoses are up in about half of US states over the past week. Hospitalizations are up in 11 states, and deaths have risen in 17 states.
US coronavirus cases have plateaued in recent weeks, holding on to about half of the growth from this summer’s latest surge.
Epidemiologists are saying too many people remain unvaccinated, and too many continue to defy and even fight advice to wear masks when indoors with other people. This dangerous combination might mean more surges, even if not as high as in the recent past, and in areas beyond those currently seeing rising cases.
So, are you concerned about a winter bump in COVID-19 cases?