Introduction
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, certain states are seeing a resurgence in cases. Five states in particular are seeing a dramatic increase in cases, with some areas being labeled as “out of control”. These states are Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Each of these states has seen a dramatic increase in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the virus. This article will discuss the current situation in each of these states, as well as the measures being taken to try and contain the spread of the virus. We will also provide some tips on how to stay safe and healthy during this time.
5 States Where COVID Cases are “Out of Control” Again — Eat This Not That
As the United States continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, some states are seeing a resurgence in cases. Here are five states where COVID cases are “out of control” again.
1. Arizona
Arizona has seen a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The state reported a record-breaking 5,082 new cases on July 3rd, and the number of cases has continued to climb since then. The state has also seen an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to the virus.
2. Florida
Florida has also seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The state reported a record-breaking 10,109 new cases on July 12th, and the number of cases has continued to climb since then. The state has also seen an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to the virus.
3. Texas
Texas has also seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The state reported a record-breaking 10,791 new cases on July 13th, and the number of cases has continued to climb since then. The state has also seen an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to the virus.
4. California
California has also seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The state reported a record-breaking 11,694 new cases on July 14th, and the number of cases has continued to climb since then. The state has also seen an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to the virus.
5. Georgia
Georgia has also seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The state reported a record-breaking 4,813 new cases on July 15th, and the number of cases has continued to climb since then. The state has also seen an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to the virus.
It is important to remember that the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19 is to practice social distancing, wear a face covering, and wash your hands often. Eating healthy and exercising regularly can also help boost your immune system and help you stay healthy.
COVID-19 is surging again nationwide, driven by even more contagious new variants. In five states, the virus has begun spreading exponentially in recent weeks. But health experts in those states have related insights about the latest virus variants and advice on staying safe that’s useful no matter where you live. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
According to the New York Times‘ coronavirus tracker, new cases of COVID-19 have surged more than 300% in Wyoming in the last 14 days. The state has a relatively low percentage of residents who are fully vaccinated: just 51%. “Nationally, the state has the second-lowest proportion of fully vaccinated residents,” the Casper Star-Tribune reported this week.
New COVID-19 cases are up 170% in the last two weeks in Oklahoma, the Times’ data indicates. Subvariant BA.12.1 is largely driving the surge. It can reinfect people who had already contracted the Omicron COVID variant, Dr. Dale Bratzler, chief COVID officer with the University of Oklahoma, told The Oklahoman. “People who got COVID in December, January in that huge omicron rush, their antibodies won’t necessarily protect them against BA.2.12.1, because it has new mutations that the original omicron did not have. So we’re seeing reinfections — people that have recovered from COVID in the past are retesting and being positive,” he said.
New COVID cases have nearly doubled in Idaho, surging 97% in the last 14 days. “The increases in cases we have experienced over the past few weeks are a reminder that the virus continues to spread in our communities,” a representative from Southeastern Idaho Public Health told the Idaho State Journal. “It is an important reminder that vaccines are still available and are effective in helping to prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.”
Cases in Arkansas have also almost doubled, increasing 94% in the last two weeks. “I suspect that, in the middle of this week, we’ll have some pretty large numbers in terms of new cases. I don’t think it’s outside the realm of possibility to get up to 1,000 new cases [in a day] this week,” state epidemiologist Mike Cima told the Democrat-Gazette on Monday. He noted that hospitalizations remained steady.
Kentucky’s new COVID cases have surged 82% in the last 14 days, the Times data indicates. Only 58% of the state’s residents are fully vaccinated. Eleven of the state’s counties are now n the “red zone,” indicating high community transmission. “”We’re seeing that the current variant of the virus is very easily transmissible,” said Scott Lockard, the state’s public health director. “One of the good things about it is it does not seem to be causing as severe an illness.” He said the best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated and boosted.
Follow the fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.
Michael Martin