Virus cases have hit new highs in the U.S.
Hospitalizations topped the height of the Delta wave.
Deaths are starting to rise.
If the Omicron variant is less severe overall, it can be hard to understand the trends. Here’s how to think about the data now. nyti.ms/3HN4N1a
Hospitalizations topped the height of the Delta wave.
Deaths are starting to rise.
If the Omicron variant is less severe overall, it can be hard to understand the trends. Here’s how to think about the data now. nyti.ms/3HN4N1a
All but 13 states have seen record virus cases in the past week. They're rising everywhere.
Experts say it’s not as alarming as past waves, but caution that the sheer volume of cases could still lead to significant numbers of extremely sick people. nyti.ms/3HN4N1a
Experts say it’s not as alarming as past waves, but caution that the sheer volume of cases could still lead to significant numbers of extremely sick people. nyti.ms/3HN4N1a
Rising cases should serve as a warning, experts say, to adjust behaviors and policies to reduce infections and protect the most vulnerable. Hospitalization and death figures reveal more about the disease’s severity, but they tend to lag behind. nyti.ms/3HN4N1a
So what should people do? Public health experts say that keeping an eye on the trends can encourage people to make decisions to protect themselves and those around them, like by getting a booster or wearing a mask indoors. nyti.ms/3HN4N1a
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