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We certainly have a long way from theCOVID PANDEMIE started in 2020. With the help of major scientific and scientific developments, the United States has been able to fight coronavirus over the past two years and considerably suppress figures. Consequently, restrictions such as mask mandates and the requirements of the vaccine have been lifted, signaling a different phase of the pandemic. Unfortunately, this can be a pious wish, because the crisis is far from over. In fact, bothInfections and hospitalizations are currently increasing in the United States. And as this number increases, a higher virus expert sends a strong warning to all Americans, whether vaccinated or not. Read the rest to find out what you can do to protect yourself safe now.

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InJust last weekInfections increased by more than 18% in the United States, while hospitalizations increased by more than 24%, according to the latest data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is largely the result of new omicron subvinations, which circulate at higher transmission rates.

"While casesstay lower During the Omicron overvoltage last winter, the current daily average of seven days of cases is now around 94,000 cases per day, which represents a national increase of approximately 26% compared to the previous week and an increase of three times compared to last month "directorRochelle WalinskyMD, said at a White House press point on May 18. "Likewise, admissions to the hospital also increase, but remain much lower than during the Omicron overvoltage. The average seven days of admissions to the hospital is now around 3,000 per day, and it is a Increase of approximately 19% compared to the previous week. "

While cases of coronavirus continue to increase, many virus experts recommend a return to certain cocovid precautions. During an interview on May 22 on ABC News'This week, WResponse coordinator at Hite House-19Ashish Jha, MD, said to the hostMartha Raddatz thatAll Americans should consider Wear masks again, especially inside.

"When you are in an interior space, you should wear a mask," said Jha. "I think that very strongly, that in crowded interior spaces, in places with high transmission, people should do it."

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According to current CDC guidelines, people in medium or high cocovated transmission areasshould wear masks As for the inside, even if they are fully vaccinated. In this spirit, a large part of the population is currently invited to mask. Walensky recently tweeted in May 19, theAgency data show That more than 45% of the American population is in an area with an average or high community transmission.

"You can choose to wear a mask or a respirator that provides greater protection in certain situations, such as when you are with people more at risk of serious illness, or if you are more at risk of serious illness," explains the CDC .

Travelers do not plan to abandon their holiday plans even though the infections are increasing. According to AAA, the next Memorial Day weekend should seeHigher travel tariffs that what has been seen since the start of the pandemic, with around 39.2 million Americans estimated to travel 50 miles or more from their homes for the holidays.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Linda Yancey, MD, the specialist in infectious diseases of Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, told ABC 13 that people shouldWrap their masks For any trip and wear them inside or at airports if they travel for the Memorial Day weekend.

"Even if you drive," said Yancey, "when you stop at service stations and rest stops, you have to wear a mask in these places. They will be very crowded with passenger colleagues, and many of these colleagues travelers will have a covid. "

Read this then: Dr Fauci has just sent this major warning to all Americans - even vaccinated .