Since its emergence in 2020, COVID-19 has shown biannual spikes in Santa Cruz County. Currently, growth in cases remains steady and manageable. Health Officer Lisa Hernandez notes that while COVID is still present and contagious within the community, it is not overwhelming the health care system. Wastewater modeling reveals steady COVID rates since May, with a reproductive number just above one, indicating slow spread. Compared to previous years, the current trend appears more stable, although vigilance is necessary with schools reopening and increased indoor activities.
Health Officer Lisa Hernandez described the current COVID-19 situation in Santa Cruz County as "simmering," indicating that while cases are present, they remain manageable and have not overwhelmed the local health system.
Wastewater modeling points to steady COVID rates in Santa Cruz County since May; the reproductive number, a key metric for understanding virus spread, is just above one, indicating a slow spread of the virus.
Comparisons with previous years show that the current COVID trend in Santa Cruz is better than last year's spike; increased vigilance will be necessary as schools reopen and community interactions increase.
Health metrics reveal that California was identified by CDC as one of the states where COVID-19 is likely growing, with reproductive numbers nearly identical to trends seen in Santa Cruz County.
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