Florida
Why would COVID level be spiking in Florida of all places? Well, it turns out that historic temperatures have been forcing people inside in this part of the US, which leads to the spreading of more diseases.
Besides this, the family of currently circulating variants, known as FLiRT variants, tend to evade vaccine-induced immunity better, according to Libby Richards of Purdue University.
And as we all know, children tend not to do a very good at handwashing… but they are masters at putting their hands and other objects in their mouths.
Idaho
Boise has been seeing the highest levels of COVID-19 in its wastewater since a significant spike in January, according to reports by the Idaho Statesman. This surge follows a nationwide trend as cases creep up all over the country.
Infection rates in Idaho have been gradually rising since May, stirring some concern from public health officials as people traveled for vacations and gathered for summertime barbecues and other events. They fear this aided in COVID levels rising faster.
Record-breaking heat and wildfire smoke also swamped the Treasure Valley, driving residents indoors and into air-conditioned, smoke-free spaces.
