Health officials are once again raising the alarm about the threat of a resurgence of COVID-19 infections across the country, as concerns grow about the new omicron subvariant, BA.5, which is now the dominant viral strain in the U.S.
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At this time, BA.5 does not appear to have increased in severity, but officials have previously stressed that research on the new subvariant is still in its "early days," and much remains to be learned about it. A high community level suggests there is a "high potential for health care system strain" and a "high level of severe disease," and the CDC recommends that people wear a mask in public indoor settings, including schools. A medium-risk level suggests there is "some impact on [the] health care system," and "more people with severe disease.
Nationally, the country is currently reporting an average of more than 100,000 new cases each day. However, health officials say that the total is likely significantly undercounted.Corbis via Getty Images, FILE "There's no question in my mind we are missing the vast majority of infections right now," Jha said. "The truth is there are probably several hundred thousand -- 400,000; 500,000 infections a day happening across the country."
As of July 5, about 34,000 patients are currently receiving care in U.S. hospitals across the country. This still marks one of the highest numbers of patients hospitalized with the virus since March.
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