Infection
EG 5 variant drives new wave of COVID-19 infections: CDC’s insight
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Summer spike in COVID-19 cases
The CDC says there is now a newer and more contagious variant called the EG.5. FOX 5 NY’s Christine Russo reports.
The New York State Department of Health says hospital admissions are up but are much lower than they were during the peak of the pandemic.
But “more contagious” doesn’t mean you’ll get sicker from this strain than from previous ones.
Epidemiologist Dr. Danielle Ompad says people should be vigilant but not panicked.
If you want to check the hospitalization rates in your area you can go to the CDC map on their website and select your county.
The latest booster shot will be available this fall.
