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Health officials in Los Angeles warn against complacency as COVID-19 cases surge due to the highly contagious FLiRT variant. Despite the variant being less likely to cause severe illness, relaxed attitudes and behaviors are contributing to the spread. Experts emphasize the importance of continued vigilance, including testing, isolation, and vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups.
COVID-19 viral activity has reached a "very high" level in California, according to CDC wastewater data, with similar trends in L.A. County where cases and hospitalizations have doubled in the past month. The new FLiRT variant is contributing to increased susceptibility and spread, but vaccinations remain crucial in preventing severe illness. Health officials recommend new vaccines in the fall and advise high-risk individuals to get vaccinated now. Common-sense precautions like mask-wearing and handwashing are also emphasized.
A new COVID-19 variant called FLiRT is emerging, which appears to be more transmissible but not more severe than previous variants. Dr. Ashish Jha from Brown University suggests that while a summer wave is likely, those vaccinated or previously infected are expected to experience mild symptoms. He emphasizes the importance of vaccines and treatments, especially for high-risk groups, and anticipates that COVID-19 will be managed similarly to other seasonal respiratory illnesses in the future.