Massachusetts data are in: 44% increase in this weekend’s caseload compared to last weekend. Positivity is still low, but rising. As I mentioned before this is the week I’m most interested in assessing. I expect a rise in cases. But, it could be just a ripple and we’d resume our descent a few weeks from now. On the other hand, it could be a significant increase or wave (though nothing like the BA.1 surge; at least that’s my humble opinion). We’ll have to wait and see. The weather is not helping matters, obviously.
My biggest concern is the known vulnerable populations who haven’t boosted. And, they’re sizable in the U.S. (even in Massachusetts). In the UK, this is where most of the deaths are occurring – unboosted, susceptible sub-populations.
Thanks TK.
Massachusetts data are in: 44% increase in this weekend’s caseload compared to last weekend. Positivity is still low, but rising. As I mentioned before this is the week I’m most interested in assessing. I expect a rise in cases. But, it could be just a ripple and we’d resume our descent a few weeks from now. On the other hand, it could be a significant increase or wave (though nothing like the BA.1 surge; at least that’s my humble opinion). We’ll have to wait and see. The weather is not helping matters, obviously.
My biggest concern is the known vulnerable populations who haven’t boosted. And, they’re sizable in the U.S. (even in Massachusetts). In the UK, this is where most of the deaths are occurring – unboosted, susceptible sub-populations.
Crap happens. But, the slope of Boston’s wastewater curve is not anything remotely as steep as the BA.1 ascent. So no need to panic. Still bears watching. https://twitter.com/Dereklowe/status/1508579928039645194
C-19 for 3-29 is ready.