People are counting waves differently. Some say we are in our 5th wave.
We are a big country so as a wave spreads it looks like 2 waves, but it's one wave sequentially in 2 places.
Initial 2 peaks is first wave Apr-Sep 20.
2nd wave Nov 20-May 21.
3rd wave is the current one.
We are a big country so as a wave spreads it looks like 2 waves, but it's one wave sequentially in 2 places.
Initial 2 peaks is first wave Apr-Sep 20.
2nd wave Nov 20-May 21.
3rd wave is the current one.
Easier to appreciate when you look at deaths because with cases, numbers over time have been affected by test availability.
So looking at deaths, the first two peaks are one wave, affecting separate parts of the country as COVID spread initially. We are now in end of 3rd wave.
So looking at deaths, the first two peaks are one wave, affecting separate parts of the country as COVID spread initially. We are now in end of 3rd wave.
When you look at individual states easier to appreciate 3 waves. New York and Texas below.
When you look at New York (& other east coast states)
1) a really bad first wave, that is not as apparent when you look at cases (because of low testing) but easy to see when you look at deaths.
2) the effect of more people becoming immune meant lesser mortality later on
1) a really bad first wave, that is not as apparent when you look at cases (because of low testing) but easy to see when you look at deaths.
2) the effect of more people becoming immune meant lesser mortality later on
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