UNITED STATES – As the U.S. heads into summer, early indicators suggest a rise in covid-19 infections.
For the week ending June 8, test positivity was 5.4%, up 0.8% from the previous week, according to CDC data.
The western region, including California and Arizona, saw the highest positivity at 12.8%.
Covid emergency visits also rose by 12.6%.
Experts predict a gradual increase rather than a surge, with immunity from past infections and vaccinations helping to mitigate severe cases.
Hospitalizations and deaths remain stable, mainly affecting high-risk groups.
