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Media reports warn of a summer COVID-19 "swell" driven by the "Flirt" variants of Omicron. The CDC reports high levels of the virus in wastewater across 15 states. Updated guidance suggests that while masking is no longer recommended for healthy individuals, the elderly and immunocompromised should remain vigilant.
Health officials report an uptick in COVID-19 cases linked to the BA.2.86 variant, leading some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University recommends masking for high-risk individuals, while the CDC prepares for new booster shots. The discussion contrasts these reports with wastewater data showing declining trends in California and New York.
