LOS ANGELES – More than a portion of the U. S. populationThe U. S. is now living in places with high levels of COVID-19 and other people are being asked to wear masks in enclosed public places, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
About 35 of the U. S. counties, representing 54 of the population, showed a “COVID-19 high web point,” according to the report, citing the knowledge of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). USA
This represents an increase of 14. 8% over last week.
When a county is most at risk, CDC rules are to wear masks in enclosed public places and on public transportation to restrict the spread of infection.
A developing proportion of U. S. countiesThe U. S. is experiencing an increase in infections and related hospitalizations, as the highly contagious BA. 5 subvariant spreads across the country.