San Francisco health experts say the number of COVID-19 cases has risen in recent weeks, with positive test rates, hospitalizations and emergency department visits all rising, and that trend is set to continue. Confirmed.
It has been characterized as a swell rather than a surge ahead of the release of the new booster scheduled for September.
San Francisco’s seven-day average of new cases stood at 38 as of July 24, according to the city’s public health website. By mid-July, he was averaging in the high 20s, but gradually picked up in week three.
Dr. Peter Ching Hong, an infectious disease expert at the University of California, San Francisco, said that when it comes to the number of cases, it’s far lower than we’ve seen in the last three years. But Omicron and its subspecies still exist, he said, and people should continue to be vigilant.
“Regarding the pattern of the past few months, we don’t expect to see too much change, but rather a very gradual change, so the September launch of the vaccine should be a very good fit,” Chin said. Mr Hong said.
Chin Hong suggests:
- Immunocompromised and elderly patients should discuss with their doctor whether boosters are needed.
- Plan your paxlovid and know if there are any drug interactions with paxlovid.
- Carry a mask with you and use it as needed.
Those who are relatively healthy can wait until September to get the booster dose, but those with special needs should consider getting the vaccine that is currently available. California has a guaranteed vaccine through at least the end of the year.
