"Rising COVID-19 Infections: US Faces Second Wave Surge"

Experts estimate that about two million people are now being infected with Covid every day in the US, based on wastewater surveillance data from Biobot. The surge in infections is attributed to the JN.1 variant, which is more infectious and may be more deadly than previous strains. Despite the high infection levels, deaths from the virus are at historic lows for this time of year due to high levels of immunity in the population. In addition to Covid, flu and RSV are also at unseasonably high levels, raising concerns about a larger surge in respiratory diseases. Hospitals in at least 14 states have brought back face mask mandates to limit the spread of respiratory viruses, and experts advise maintaining preventive measures such as hand hygiene and staying updated on vaccines.