Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

When to wear masks as cases rise, new variants emerge in U.S.

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When to wear masks as cases rise, new variants emerge in U.S.

Michael Nason, 29, left, and Donna Nason, 25, right, both of Bakersfield are wearing a face mask in Union Station on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA. COVID-19 making a comeback in California. Francine Orr | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images An uptick in Covid cases and hospitalizations in the U.S., and … Read more

EG.5 Variant Accounted For The Majority Of U.S. COVID Cases Last Week: CDC

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EG.5 Variant Accounted For The Majority Of U.S. COVID Cases Last Week: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that COVID-19 variant EG.5 accounted for the majority of coronavirus cases in the U.S. as of Saturday as the virus continues to spread across the country. EG.5 made up 17.3% of total COVID cases in the country from July 23 to Aug. 5, the CDC said. This … Read more