An increase in COVID-19 cases has been noted in the Bay Area, particularly in San Francisco due to new subvariants, nimbus and spartus. These variants are closely related to the omicron family and have been linked to symptoms like sore throats and hoarseness. Wastewater testing indicates high COVID levels, acting as an early warning system for community cases. While more cases are anticipated this summer, hospitalizations are expected to be lower compared to previous years, reflecting a trend of fewer severe cases.
Six out of nine wastewater testing sites in San Francisco reported high levels of COVID. This unbiased sampling method reveals virus levels before community cases increase.
The problem with COVID-19 is that it hasn't settled yet into a typical pattern. New sub-variants nimbus and spartus are driving up cases this summer.
Sore throat and hoarseness are important clues that could indicate COVID this summer. The new sub-variants are associated with these symptoms.
Over time, there has been a decrease in hospitalizations despite increases in COVID cases. Hospitalization rates now are less than in previous years.
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