That's when we can expect the next Covid surge, say experts
New virus variants will probably cause another peak in the coming months.
In the United States has seen COVID cases a domestic trend for almost all 2021. But despite the good news, the experts continue to warn that thepandemic is far from overEven if there has been an increase inrhythm of vaccinations. Now, some predict that we might even seeAnother surge of COVID that spring is approaching. Continue reading to know when exactly the experts fear number will rise again, and to understand where the number of cases are climbing, consultThese 5 States Find Covid Rise Again.
There is the fear of the R.U variant. Could provoke an arrival of cases in April or May.
The experts have warned since December that the new Variant R.U. very contagious SARS-COV-2, known as B.1.1.7, could feed another large peak in cases. Now some say a line of time is emerging and it comes soon.
" He goesspring, "Trevor BedfordPh.D., a virus expert from the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, said at an information session on February 23, according to CNN. "It could lead to more than one wave, say, April or May that we expected otherwise. And for more when we could all really be able to put the EPP away, check outIt's when the Covid pandemic will completely over, say the experts.
Other experts from the group also worried about a "fourth wave".
Bedford was not alone in its prediction: other experts taking part in the concern session also expressed that the propagation of B.1.1.7 could easily lead to another wave. From February 23rd, theVariant propagation at least 45 states and reached 1.881 cases, according to US centers for disease control and prevention (CDC).
"With the new infectious variants, I think it will be difficult to prevent a fourth wave quite,"Josh Schiffer, MD, a specialist in infectious diseases toFred Hutch, Said during the presentation. And to find out more about what could keep you safe, consultIf you have in your blood, you can be sure Covid of Grave.
Public health measures and vaccines are essential to avoid another wave.
However, Bedford was optimistic than somemitigation efforts would have an impact Over how long a sudden climb would last. "I always suspect that things will be controlled in the summer, and there will be very few outstanding viruses," he predicted. He argued that vaccines would be the most effective way to combat future peaks in cases. "We do not want a lot of vaccines and a strong solid immunity from these vaccines," he said.
But while Bedford noted that basic health protocols such as the widespread use of masks and social distancing could help keep things under control while vaccinations are deployed, he warned again it was possible Againanother new rise could happen next fall. And for more Covid news directly in your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.
A Covid White House Advisor recently warned the next 14 weeks could be the "worst of the pandemic. »
In addition to Bedford and his colleagues predict a bump in new cases, other health experts haverecently raised concerns that variants can bring some of the darkest days again. During a CBS interviewThis morning February 15thMichael Osterholm, Ph.D., Member of the Covid Advisory Board of the White House,an alarm cry"The next 14 weeks, I think it will be the worst of the pandemic. »
He continued: "People do not want to hear, but if we look at what these variants do, especially that of the United Kingdom, and see what he did in Europe, see what he did at the Middle East, it's starting now to start that here in the United States, we will see who take place ". And to learn more about how you can keep safe, check outIf you see this message on your mask, the FDA says Toss immediately.
