
"New COVID Variants Spark Concerns for Summer Surge in California"
The new FLiRT family of COVID-19 subvariants is causing a rise in cases in California, but experts remain cautiously optimistic, noting no red flags yet. While the majority of people may not be severely affected, the elderly and immunocompromised remain at higher risk. Officials emphasize the importance of vaccination and basic safety measures as the state sees an uptick in positive test rates and viral levels in wastewater. The situation will become clearer by July 4, but current trends do not indicate a larger wave.



