St. Louis Health Agency Addresses Surge in COVID Cases

The head of a healthcare nonprofit in St. Louis warns of a surge in COVID-19 cases, with some areas experiencing a positivity rate of around 30%. Factors contributing to the increase include children returning to school and people being more active. However, the number of hospitalizations is lower than before, thanks to increased vaccination rates. The federal government has stopped reimbursing agencies for vaccines, but St. Louis City and County Health Departments, as well as Affinia Healthcare, continue to offer vaccines for free. The head of the nonprofit emphasizes the need to make smart decisions and live with COVID-19, as it is unlikely to go away completely.