COVID Cases Surge in Kansas City Amidst Testing Data Concerns
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WRAL News
The lack of testing data is making it difficult to determine the current spread of COVID-19, despite increasing key metrics and hospitalizations. Wastewater surveillance suggests the virus is as prevalent now as it was in early January. Without accurate data, it becomes challenging to effectively address the three pillars of public health response: data collection, testing, and treatment. Healthcare providers recommend reinstating previous practices, such as wearing masks, to mitigate the risk of infection. With children returning to school and the respiratory virus season approaching, health officials anticipate a continued upward trend in COVID-19 cases.